Question 1

When a health care provider is paid a set amount for each person covered by an insurance plan, regardless of how many services each person requires, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  capitation. 
B)  co-pay. 
C)  fee-for-service. 
D)  negotiated fee. 
A)  capitation. 
B)  co-pay. 
C)  fee-for-service. 
D)  negotiated fee.

Question 2

Medicare Part A applies to cost incurred during inpatient care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Poor work habits, such as arriving late, can contribute to an increase in malpractice lawsuits filed by patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is it a good business practice to keep accounts receivable as low as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complies with government regulations 
B)  Decreases expensive paperwork 
C)  Can use the money to earn interest or pay debts 
D)  Provides better service to patients 
A)  Complies with government regulations 
B)  Decreases expensive paperwork 
C)  Can use the money to earn interest or pay debts 
D)  Provides better service to patients

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Assignment of standardized numbers to diagnoses and procedures.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Priority and Coinsurance and Coding and Co-pay is...

Question 6

Before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, if a person had a preexisting health problem, this often meant that he or she:

Accepted Answer

A)  must join an HMO. 
B)  had difficulty purchasing health insurance. 
C)  qualified for Medicare. 
D)  paid a high co-pay for office visits. 
A)  must join an HMO. 
B)  had difficulty purchasing health insurance. 
C)  qualified for Medicare. 
D)  paid a high co-pay for office visits.

Question 7

How do diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) help control Medicare costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assist physicians to make more accurate diagnoses 
B)  Simplify administrative expenses 
C)  Limit the coverage available to patients who have preexisting conditions 
D)  Limit reimbursements to hospitals to amounts based on expected rather than actual costs of treatment 
A)  Assist physicians to make more accurate diagnoses 
B)  Simplify administrative expenses 
C)  Limit the coverage available to patients who have preexisting conditions 
D)  Limit reimbursements to hospitals to amounts based on expected rather than actual costs of treatment

When a health care provider is paid a set amount for each person covered by an insurance plan, regardless of how many services each person requires, this is called:

Medicare Part A applies to cost incurred during inpatient care.

Poor work habits, such as arriving late, can contribute to an increase in malpractice lawsuits filed by patients.

Why is it a good business practice to keep accounts receivable as low as possible?

Before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, if a person had a preexisting health problem, this often meant that he or she:

How do diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) help control Medicare costs?

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Lifestyle Management

Professionalism

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

The Patient As an Individual

The Communication Process

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Exam 22: Paying for Health Care

When a health care provider is paid a set amount for each person covered by an insurance plan, regardless of how many services each person requires, this is called:

Medicare Part A applies to cost incurred during inpatient care.

Poor work habits, such as arriving late, can contribute to an increase in malpractice lawsuits filed by patients.

Why is it a good business practice to keep accounts receivable as low as possible?

Before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, if a person had a preexisting health problem, this often meant that he or she:

How do diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) help control Medicare costs?

Your Career in Health Care

Health Care Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Ethical and Legal Responsibilities

Medical Terminology

Medical Math

Organization of the Human Body

Structure and Function of the Human Body

Growth and Development

Body Mechanics

Infection Control

Environmental Safety

Lifestyle Management

Professionalism

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

The Patient As an Individual

The Communication Process

Written Communication

Computers and Technology in Health Care

Documentation and Medical Records

Physical Assessment

Emergency Procedures

Quality Control and Customer Service

Job Leads and the Résumé

Interview Portfolio and Application

Successful Employment Strategies

Filters