Question 1

What are the duties and responsibilities of an admitting clerk?

Accepted Answer

A)  registering and greeting patients. 
B)  having patients complete paperwork. 
C)  dealing with patients who may be upset or irritable. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  registering and greeting patients. 
B)  having patients complete paperwork. 
C)  dealing with patients who may be upset or irritable. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 2

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to federal law a medical billing professional must become certified as a reimbursement specialist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Match the following

-The position that submits insurance claims and enters patient data and charge information

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance verification representative 
B)  cal collector 
C)  refund specialist 
D)  registered health information technician 
E)  cal office assistant
F) admitting clerk
G) privacy compliance officer
H) payment poster
I) medical biller
J) medical coder 
A)  insurance verification representative 
B)  cal collector 
C)  refund specialist 
D)  registered health information technician 
E)  cal office assistant
F) admitting clerk
G) privacy compliance officer
H) payment poster
I) medical biller
J) medical coder

Question 5

Which facility would most likely employ a refund specialist?

Accepted Answer

A)  solo practice. 
B)  hospital. 
C)  large-group practice. 
D)  multi-specialty clinic. 
A)  solo practice. 
B)  hospital. 
C)  large-group practice. 
D)  multi-specialty clinic.

Question 6

It is common for small-group practices to outsource:

Accepted Answer

A)  billing and accounts receivable. 
B)  insurance coverage verifications. 
C)  appointment scheduling and patient reminders. 
D)  medical records management. 
A)  billing and accounts receivable. 
B)  insurance coverage verifications. 
C)  appointment scheduling and patient reminders. 
D)  medical records management.

Question 7

The percentage of all healthcare providers who are physicians and nurses is:

Accepted Answer

A)  25%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  60%. 
A)  25%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  60%.

Question 8

What are some of the major job responsibilities of a medical office assistant?

Accepted Answer

A medical office assistant may perform d

Question 9

A large-group practice will frequently contract out its billing and accounts receivable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A small-group practice will frequently contract out its billing and accounts receivable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Applicants who are successful in passing the Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) examination, but have not met the required coding work experience, will be awarded:

Accepted Answer

A)  Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certification. 
B)  Certified Professional Coder-Physician (CPC-P) certification. 
C)  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. 
D)  Certified Professional Coder-Hospital-Apprentice (CPC-H-
A)  certificate. 
A)  Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certification. 
B)  Certified Professional Coder-Physician (CPC-P) certification. 
C)  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. 
D)  Certified Professional Coder-Hospital-Apprentice (CPC-H-
A)  certificate.

Question 12

Explain how managed care has created a demand for trained and certified medical billers.

Accepted Answer

With managed care, it has beco

Question 13

The front office staff member who primarily handles administrative duties is referred to as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

medical office assis

Question 14

Describe the characteristics of a small-group practice.

Accepted Answer

A small-group practice often c

Question 15

After 1 year of experience, a medical office assistant can take an exam through the National Center for Competency Testing and be certified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Certified Coding Associate (CC
A) . 
B)  National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMO
A) . 
C)  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). 
D)  Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMA
A) . 
A)  Certified Coding Associate (CC
A) . 
B)  National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMO
A) . 
C)  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). 
D)  Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMA
A) .

Question 16

The healthcare professional who researches data in medical records in order to accurately document diagnoses and procedures and obtain maximum reimbursement for physicians is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  medical office assistant. 
B)  medical collector. 
C)  medical coder. 
D)  payment poster. 
A)  medical office assistant. 
B)  medical collector. 
C)  medical coder. 
D)  payment poster.

Question 17

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification requires 2 years of work experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following

-The position that contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the medical facility

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance verification representative 
B)  cal collector 
C)  refund specialist 
D)  registered health information technician 
E)  cal office assistant
F) admitting clerk
G) privacy compliance officer
H) payment poster
I) medical biller
J) medical coder 
A)  insurance verification representative 
B)  cal collector 
C)  refund specialist 
D)  registered health information technician 
E)  cal office assistant
F) admitting clerk
G) privacy compliance officer
H) payment poster
I) medical biller
J) medical coder

Question 19

A(n) ________ contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the facility or practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ contacts patients or insurance carriers...

Question 20

Match the following

-The position whose duties include reading Explanation of Benefits documents from insurance carriers and posting payments or adjustments to the appropriate accounts

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance verification representative 
B)  cal collector 
C)  refund specialist 
D)  registered health information technician 
E)  cal office assistant
F) admitting clerk
G) privacy compliance officer
H) payment poster
I) medical biller
J) medical coder 
A)  insurance verification representative 
B)  cal collector 
C)  refund specialist 
D)  registered health information technician 
E)  cal office assistant
F) admitting clerk
G) privacy compliance officer
H) payment poster
I) medical biller
J) medical coder

What are the duties and responsibilities of an admitting clerk?

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

According to federal law a medical billing professional must become certified as a reimbursement specialist.

Match the following -The position that submits insurance claims and enters patient data and charge information

Which facility would most likely employ a refund specialist?

It is common for small-group practices to outsource:

The percentage of all healthcare providers who are physicians and nurses is:

What are some of the major job responsibilities of a medical office assistant?

A large-group practice will frequently contract out its billing and accounts receivable.

A small-group practice will frequently contract out its billing and accounts receivable.

Applicants who are successful in passing the Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) examination, but have not met the required coding work experience, will be awarded:

Explain how managed care has created a demand for trained and certified medical billers.

The front office staff member who primarily handles administrative duties is referred to as a(n) ________.

Describe the characteristics of a small-group practice.

After 1 year of experience, a medical office assistant can take an exam through the National Center for Competency Testing and be certified as a(n):

The healthcare professional who researches data in medical records in order to accurately document diagnoses and procedures and obtain maximum reimbursement for physicians is the:

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification requires 2 years of work experience.

Match the following -The position that contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the medical facility

A(n) ________ contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the facility or practice.

Match the following -The position whose duties include reading Explanation of Benefits documents from insurance carriers and posting payments or adjustments to the appropriate accounts

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Hipaa

ICD-10 Cm Medical Coding

Introduction to CPT and Place of Coding Services

Coding Procedures and Services

Hcpcs Coding and Compliance

Auditing

Physician Medical Billing

Hospital Medical Billing

Medicare Medical Billing

Medicaid Medical Billing

Tricare Medical Billing

Explanation of Benefits and Payment Adjudication

Refunds and Appeals

Workers Compensation

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Exam 1: Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

What are the duties and responsibilities of an admitting clerk?

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

According to federal law a medical billing professional must become certified as a reimbursement specialist.

Match the following -The position that submits insurance claims and enters patient data and charge information

Which facility would most likely employ a refund specialist?

It is common for small-group practices to outsource:

The percentage of all healthcare providers who are physicians and nurses is:

What are some of the major job responsibilities of a medical office assistant?

A large-group practice will frequently contract out its billing and accounts receivable.

A small-group practice will frequently contract out its billing and accounts receivable.

Applicants who are successful in passing the Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) examination, but have not met the required coding work experience, will be awarded:

Explain how managed care has created a demand for trained and certified medical billers.

The front office staff member who primarily handles administrative duties is referred to as a(n) ________.

Describe the characteristics of a small-group practice.

After 1 year of experience, a medical office assistant can take an exam through the National Center for Competency Testing and be certified as a(n):

The healthcare professional who researches data in medical records in order to accurately document diagnoses and procedures and obtain maximum reimbursement for physicians is the:

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification requires 2 years of work experience.

Match the following -The position that contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the medical facility

A(n) ________ contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the facility or practice.

Match the following -The position whose duties include reading Explanation of Benefits documents from insurance carriers and posting payments or adjustments to the appropriate accounts

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Hipaa

ICD-10 Cm Medical Coding

Introduction to CPT and Place of Coding Services

Coding Procedures and Services

Hcpcs Coding and Compliance

Auditing

Physician Medical Billing

Hospital Medical Billing

Medicare Medical Billing

Medicaid Medical Billing

Tricare Medical Billing

Explanation of Benefits and Payment Adjudication

Refunds and Appeals

Workers Compensation

Filters