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Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






13. The most common disbursement is for...






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. The determination of the amount of money paid by a third-party payer for a procedure is...






33. 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?






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






50. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...