The national correct coding initiative (NCCI or CCI) was implemented in 1996 to:
Reduce Medicare expenditures
100
The Healthcare Commons Procedure Coding System level II codes are used for:
Materials, drugs, and procedures not found in CPT-4.
100
Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) are used for what claims?
Medicare Patients
100
What type of drug is used to get rid of excess fluid in the body or edema?
Diuretic
100
Computer backups should be stored:
In a separate location
200
The Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) includes what information items? There are 3 on the test!
Amount billed by provider; amount approved/allowed by Medicare' amount paid by Medicare are accepted answers.
200
What is the type of specimen that may have acid/preservative added?
24 hour urine
200
Relative value studies such as Relative Value Scale and Resourced-based Relative Value Scales serve the purpose of:
For standardizing payments with adjustments for varying geographic overhead costs.
200
The type of software program that a patient's name, address, phone, and insurance is entered into is:
A database
200
Electronic mail should not be used to:
What is Send sensitive information?
300
Third party payers may be:
(There are 3 answers)
Managed care plans; relatives that agree to pay medical bills for patients; insurance companies are acceptable answers.
300
The International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is used for:
Diagnostic Coding
300
What viral infection causes verruca on the skin?
Warts
300
The personal desktop computer generally used by the medical assistant is classified as a:
Microcomputer
300
What does the medical abbreviation PRN stand for?
When needed
400
What is the bacterial STD infection caused by Neisseria with a pus filled discharge?
GC or Gonorrhea
400
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) applies to:
Reporting medical procedures and services?
400
What information is helpful in checking the status of insurance claims?
::Multiple Answers Welcome!!::
Follow a consistent routine for checking claims; keep an insurance log that "ages" claims pending; Send tracer letters to insurance companies regarding delinquent claims are all acceptable answers.
400
What is the most common STD that is bacterial and can be asymptomatic?
Chlamydia
400
What procedure records electrical activity of the brain?
EEG
500
Using outdated CPT-4 coding books may result in:
Rejected insurance claims
500
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
500
The acronyms HMO, PPO, and IPA refer to:
types of health and medical care organizations
500
Step-by-Step instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do are the:
What is Software?
500
To assist the operator in mastering a new software system, manufacturers generally include: