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Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

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






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






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






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






5. Which of the following demonstrates the practice's profitability by illustrating the practice's total income and expenses?






6. The most common disbursement is for...






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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

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15. If an employee earns $8 per hour and works 35 hours per week - the gross earnings are...






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. The payment system used by Medicare is based on...






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






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






35. 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?






36. If an employee earns $8 per hour and works 35 hours per week - the gross earnings are...






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






38. 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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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?






48. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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






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