Filing
How should this name be indexed for filing?
Robert P. Simcox
Simcox, Robert P.
What is a "no show?"
A person that does not come to a scheduled appointment.
ICD-10 codes are used to describe __________.
The patient's diagnosis
CPT codes are used to describe ________.
The procedures or treatments provided to the patient
Why is color coding sometimes used in filing?
So it is obvious if a chart is filed in the wrong place. (It will stick out.)
Which would be filed first?
Banks, John K., Banks, Jon K., Banks, Joanna K., Banks, JoEllen K.
Banks, Joanna K.
Prior to scheduling any appointments on a particular day, what must be done to the schedule first?
Times that the provider is not in the office must be blocked
In order of importance
What is the minimum number of digits in a CPT code?
5
What is the name of the all purpose insurance billing form that is used for most insurance claims?
CMS-1500 form
When using the terminal digit filing system, what must you do first?
Separate the files into separate groups based on the last digits
When is the best time to put a "buffer period" into a day's schedule?
The appointment right before lunch or the last appointment of the day.
What is the minimum amount of characters needed for an ICD-10 code?
3
When modifiers are added to further describe a CPT code, what is used to separate the modifiers from the main code?
a dash
What does the "Assignment" box on the CMS-1500 biling form mean?
Which would be filed second? Miller-Rogers, Mike A, Millerton, Mike A, Millers, Mike A, Millerson, Mike A.
Millers, Mike A.
List at least 3 pieces of information you must ask for when a person calls to schedule an appointment.
Name, DOB, reason for appointment, particular time or day they prefer, phone number.
If adding modifiers to the ICD-10 code, how are they separated from the first 3 characters of the code?
With a period
What organization publishes the CPT code book?
The American Medical Association (AMA)
What is an NPI number? Why is it needed?
National Provider Number. It identifies the provider who provided the services listed on the insurance billing form.
What would be filed first? The Pet Shop, First Street Market, My Office Store, The Best Shoe Shop
Best (the), Shoe, Shop
the length of different types of appointments
As you add more characters to an ICD-10 code, what does that do in relation to the diagnosis?
It makes the diagnosis more specific
ICD - 10 code
Name the 4 types of filing systems discussed in the unit.
Alphabetical, Numerical, Geographic, Subject