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Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

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1. Most practices try to reduce expenses by...






2. When looking up an ICD-9-CM code - you see the notation NOS. What should you do?






3. Which of the following ICD-9-CM conventions is used around synonyms - alternative workings - or explanations?






4. The process of classifying and reviewing past-due accounts by age from the first date of billing is called _______________ _______________.






5. The _______________-_______________ _______________ is the health plan that pays for medical services






6. An easy way to remember when an E code is required is...

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7. When looking up an ICD-9-CM code - you see the notation NOS. What should you do?






8. Which of the following ICD-9-CM conventions indicates that the entries following it refine the content of a preceding entry?






9. A(n) _______________ account uses the last date of payment or charge for each illness as the starting date for determining the time limit on that specific debt






10. A health-care provider who practices under false qualifications/credentials is guilty of...






11. he ICD code for a home visit for evaluation and management of an established patient is found in which of the following series of codes?






12. An employer identification number is required by law from every employer for federal tax accounting purposes






13. A small fee that is collected at the time of service is called a(n) _______________.






14. he ICD code for a home visit for evaluation and management of an established patient is found in which of the following series of codes?






15. The Relative Value Unit System was created to...






16. Under a Medicare Managed Care Plan - the PCP provides treatment and manages the patient's medical care through _______________ to specialists when additional care is required






17. A federal Truth in Lending statement - which is a written description of the agreed terms of payment - is also called a(n) _______________ statement






18. The ICD-9-CM convention code first underlying disease means...






19. Which of the following types of insurance covers injuries that are caused by the insured or that occurred on the insured's property?






20. The Relative Value Unit System was created to...






21. Which of the following should be a factor when selecting an outside collection agency?






22. What kind of checks are printed in $10 - $20 - $50 - and $100 denominations and must be purchased and signed at the bank?

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23. Some insurers will not pay a claim unless it is filed within ________ of the date of service






24. Most practices use checks from a standard checkbook - or they use _______________ checks - which are business checks with stubs attached






25. The _______________ coding system has two levels and is used for coding services for Medicare patients






26. Which of the following requires creditors to provide applicants with accurate and complete credit costs and terms?






27. The process of classifying and reviewing past-due accounts from the first date of billing is...






28. Which of the following is mandated for hourly employees by the Fair Labor Standards Act?






29. The most appropriate response from a medical assistant when a patient calls the medical practice questioning why an insurance claim was rejected is...






30. Usual and customary fees are converted to dollar amounts - which form the basis of the fee schedule that creates uniform payments adjusted for geographic differences.






31. The law requires all employers to withhold money from employees' net earnings to pay federal - state - and local income taxes






32. A(n) _______________ account uses the last date of payment or charge for each illness as the starting date for determining the time limit on that specific debt






33. Which of the following prohibits harassment and false statements when attempting to collect from a patient?






34. The _______________-_______________ _______________ is the health plan that pays for medical services






35. Which of the following requires creditors to provide applicants with accurate and complete credit costs and terms?






36. Forgiveness or waiver of copayments by the provider due to the patient's inability to pay is a universally acceptable practice






37. Money paid for intentionally breaking the law is called _______________ _______________.






38. Forgiveness or waiver of copayments by the provider due to the patient's inability to pay is a universally acceptable practice






39. Expenses such as routine eye examinations or dental care that are not covered by an insurance company are called exclusions.






40. The American Academy of Professional Coders offers the ____ credential - also requiring coursework and on-the-job experience.






41. Where will you locate the ICD code for a complete radiologic examination of the nasal bones?






42. To avoid writing checks for small amounts - you may pay for small purchases using the _______________ _______________ fund - which is cash kept on hand in the office.






43. The most likely outcome of an insurance claim submitted with a diagnosis code of a sore throat and a treatment code indicating a cast for a broken leg would be...






44. The most common disbursement is for...






45. Which of the following ICD-9-CM conventions indicates that the entries following it refine the content of a preceding entry?






46. You should not accept a(n) _______________-_______________ check that is made out to the patient rather than to the practice unless it is from a health insurance company.






47. The process of classifying and reviewing past-due accounts from the first date of billing is...






48. Expenses such as routine eye examinations or dental care that are not covered by an insurance company are called exclusions.






49. Which of the following ICD-9-CM conventions is used around synonyms - alternative workings - or explanations?






50. Which ICD-9-CM convention is used around nonessential or supplementary terms that do not affect the code?