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Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. When looking up an ICD-9-CM code - you see the notation NOS. What should you do?






2. Money paid as compensation as result of a lawsuit is called _______________.






3. Which of the following is also called Public Law 95-109?






4. 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.






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






6. An act of deception used to take advantage of another person or entity is called...






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






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






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






10. It is acceptable to threaten to send a patient's account to a collection agency even if you are not ready to do so






11. 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...






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






13. According to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act - how much will a practice have to pay if a credit applicant joins and wins a class action lawsuit against the practice?

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






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






16. The number of dependents an employee is claiming is found on the






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






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






19. 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...






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






21. The ______________ is paid to the provider even if the patient receives no care






22. National codes issued by CMS that cover many supplies and durable medical equipment are...






23. The number of dependents an employee is claiming is found on the






24. The person to whom the check is written is the _______________.






25. 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.






26. An act of deception used to take advantage of another person or entity is called...






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






28. National codes issued by CMS that cover many supplies and durable medical equipment are...






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






30. A benefit period for Medicare begins the day a patient goes into the hospital and ends when that patient has not been hospitalized for ____ days






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






32. In order to be considered negotiable - a check must be signed by the _______________.






33. The ______________ is paid to the provider even if the patient receives no care






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






35. In order to be considered negotiable - a check must be signed by the _______________.






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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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42. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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