Question 1

Respondeat superior, which literally means "let the master answer," is also known as ____________________ liability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Respondeat superior, which literally means "let the...

Question 2

Front office medical duties have become increasingly important because

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic and procedure coding must be reviewed for its correctness and completeness. 
B)  the number of office visits for patients has increased. 
C)  the number of patients belonging to managed care plans has decreased. 
D)  the number of doctors has decreased. 
A)  diagnostic and procedure coding must be reviewed for its correctness and completeness. 
B)  the number of office visits for patients has increased. 
C)  the number of patients belonging to managed care plans has decreased. 
D)  the number of doctors has decreased.

Question 3

To report incorrect information to a Medicare fiscal intermediary is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To report incorrect information to a Medicare...

Question 4

The Internet Healthcare Coalition has developed

Accepted Answer

A)  the AAMA Code of Ethics. 
B)  the eHealth Code of Ethics. 
C)  the AMA Code of Ethics. 
D)  the AHIMA Code of Ethics. 
A)  the AAMA Code of Ethics. 
B)  the eHealth Code of Ethics. 
C)  the AMA Code of Ethics. 
D)  the AHIMA Code of Ethics.

Question 5

It is ____________________ to report incorrect information to private insurance carriers because this can possibly damage the individual and the integrity of the database.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is ____________________ to report incorrect information...

Question 6

The amount of money an insurance billing specialist earns is dependent on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge 
B)  Experience 
C)  Size of employing institution 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Knowledge 
B)  Experience 
C)  Size of employing institution 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Generally, a high school diploma is not required for an insurance billing specialist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Medical etiquette refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  consideration for others. 
B)  moral principles or practices. 
C)  laws. 
D)  the Oath of Hippocrates. 
A)  consideration for others. 
B)  moral principles or practices. 
C)  laws. 
D)  the Oath of Hippocrates.

Question 9

A claims assistance professional

Accepted Answer

A)  works for the consumer. 
B)  helps patients file insurance claims. 
C)  neither a nor 
D)  venipunctures. 
A)  works for the consumer. 
B)  helps patients file insurance claims. 
C)  neither a nor 
D)  venipunctures.

Question 10

In 1980 the AMA adopted a modern code of ethics called the ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

Principles

Question 11

Insurance companies never require the patient to submit the claim form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An NPP is a ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

non-physic

Question 13

What should you do if you discover that a patient of your physician employer is under the care of another physician for the same ailment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Notify your physician. 
B)  Honor the patient's choice and say nothing. 
C)  Notify the other physician. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Notify your physician. 
B)  Honor the patient's choice and say nothing. 
C)  Notify the other physician. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 14

In a medical practice, front office duties have lost importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is illegal to report incorrect information to government-funded programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the name of the modern code of ethics that the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted in 1980?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Modern Standards of Conduct Code 
B)  The Principles of Medical Ethics 
C)  The Oath of Hippocrates 
D)  The American Medical Association Code of Ethics 
A)  The Modern Standards of Conduct Code 
B)  The Principles of Medical Ethics 
C)  The Oath of Hippocrates 
D)  The American Medical Association Code of Ethics

Question 17

AHIMA publishes

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic and procedure coding competencies for outpatient services. 
B)  diagnostic coding and reporting requirements. 
C)  diagnostic medical terminology. 
D)  both a and b 
A)  diagnostic and procedure coding competencies for outpatient services. 
B)  diagnostic coding and reporting requirements. 
C)  diagnostic medical terminology. 
D)  both a and b

Question 18

MATCHING
Determine whether the following statements are (a) illegal, (b) unethical, or (c) both illegal and unethical. You may use the three choices as many times as needed.

-Reporting incorrect information to Medicare.

Accepted Answer

A) Illegal 
B) Unethical 
C) Both illegal and unethical 
A) Illegal 
B) Unethical 
C) Both illegal and unethical

Question 19

MATCHING
Determine whether the following statements are (a) illegal, (b) unethical, or (c) both illegal and unethical. You may use the three choices as many times as needed.

-Reporting incorrect information to a private insurance carrier.

Accepted Answer

A) Illegal 
B) Unethical 
C) Both illegal and unethical 
A) Illegal 
B) Unethical 
C) Both illegal and unethical

Question 20

The primary goal of an insurance claims assistance professional (CAP) is to assist the consumer in obtaining maximum benefits and to tell the patient what checks to write to providers to make sure there are no overpayments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Respondeat superior, which literally means "let the master answer," is also known as ____________________ liability.

Front office medical duties have become increasingly important because

To report incorrect information to a Medicare fiscal intermediary is ____________________.

The Internet Healthcare Coalition has developed

It is ____________________ to report incorrect information to private insurance carriers because this can possibly damage the individual and the integrity of the database.

The amount of money an insurance billing specialist earns is dependent on which of the following factors?

Generally, a high school diploma is not required for an insurance billing specialist.

Medical etiquette refers to

A claims assistance professional

In 1980 the AMA adopted a modern code of ethics called the ______________________________.

Insurance companies never require the patient to submit the claim form.

An NPP is a ______________________________.

What should you do if you discover that a patient of your physician employer is under the care of another physician for the same ailment?

In a medical practice, front office duties have lost importance.

It is illegal to report incorrect information to government-funded programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

What is the name of the modern code of ethics that the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted in 1980?

AHIMA publishes

MATCHING Determine whether the following statements are (a) illegal, (b) unethical, or (c) both illegal and unethical. You may use the three choices as many times as needed. -Reporting incorrect information to Medicare.

MATCHING Determine whether the following statements are (a) illegal, (b) unethical, or (c) both illegal and unethical. You may use the three choices as many times as needed. -Reporting incorrect information to a private insurance carrier.

The primary goal of an insurance claims assistance professional (CAP) is to assist the consumer in obtaining maximum benefits and to tell the patient what checks to write to providers to make sure there are no overpayments.

Compliance, Privacy, Fraud, and Abuse in Insurance Billing

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record

Diagnostic Coding

Procedural Coding

The Paper Claim: Cms-1500 02-12

The Electronic Claim

Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving

Office and Insurance Collection Strategies

The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans

Medicare

Medicaid and Other State Programs

Tricare and Veterans Health Care

Workers Compensation

Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs

Hospital Billing

Seeking a Job and Attaining Professional Advancement

Filters

Exam 1: Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist

Respondeat superior, which literally means "let the master answer," is also known as ____________________ liability.

Front office medical duties have become increasingly important because

To report incorrect information to a Medicare fiscal intermediary is ____________________.

The Internet Healthcare Coalition has developed

It is ____________________ to report incorrect information to private insurance carriers because this can possibly damage the individual and the integrity of the database.

The amount of money an insurance billing specialist earns is dependent on which of the following factors?

Generally, a high school diploma is not required for an insurance billing specialist.

Medical etiquette refers to

A claims assistance professional

In 1980 the AMA adopted a modern code of ethics called the ______________________________.

Insurance companies never require the patient to submit the claim form.

An NPP is a ______________________________.

What should you do if you discover that a patient of your physician employer is under the care of another physician for the same ailment?

In a medical practice, front office duties have lost importance.

It is illegal to report incorrect information to government-funded programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

What is the name of the modern code of ethics that the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted in 1980?

AHIMA publishes

MATCHING Determine whether the following statements are (a) illegal, (b) unethical, or (c) both illegal and unethical. You may use the three choices as many times as needed. -Reporting incorrect information to Medicare.

MATCHING Determine whether the following statements are (a) illegal, (b) unethical, or (c) both illegal and unethical. You may use the three choices as many times as needed. -Reporting incorrect information to a private insurance carrier.

The primary goal of an insurance claims assistance professional (CAP) is to assist the consumer in obtaining maximum benefits and to tell the patient what checks to write to providers to make sure there are no overpayments.

Compliance, Privacy, Fraud, and Abuse in Insurance Billing

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record

Diagnostic Coding

Procedural Coding

The Paper Claim: Cms-1500 02-12

The Electronic Claim

Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving

Office and Insurance Collection Strategies

The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans

Medicare

Medicaid and Other State Programs

Tricare and Veterans Health Care

Workers Compensation

Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs

Hospital Billing

Seeking a Job and Attaining Professional Advancement

Filters