Question 1

Which of the following applies to the cash that is usually kept in a locked change drawer and used for transactions with patients who pay in cash and need change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Petty cash 
B)  Cash on hand 
C)  Accounts receivable cash 
D)  Accounts payable cash 
A)  Petty cash 
B)  Cash on hand 
C)  Accounts receivable cash 
D)  Accounts payable cash

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a part of the pegboard system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Day sheets 
B)  Ledger cards 
C)  Charge slips 
D)  Receipt forms 
E)  Bank deposits 
A)  Day sheets 
B)  Ledger cards 
C)  Charge slips 
D)  Receipt forms 
E)  Bank deposits

Question 3

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant before using a new day sheet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put all ledger cards on the sheet in order to be seen. 
B)  Place charge slips alongside the day sheet. 
C)  Forward balances from the previous day. 
D)  Pull ledgers from the storage file when patients are seen. 
A)  Put all ledger cards on the sheet in order to be seen. 
B)  Place charge slips alongside the day sheet. 
C)  Forward balances from the previous day. 
D)  Pull ledgers from the storage file when patients are seen.

Question 4

A patient is called about an NSF check.He states he is very sorry and asks what he can do.Which of the following types of checks would the medical assistant ask him to bring to the office as a guaranteed payment for the returned check?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cashier's 
B)  Certified 
C)  Voucher 
D)  Traveler's 
A)  Cashier's 
B)  Certified 
C)  Voucher 
D)  Traveler's

Question 5

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)require providers to apply for and receive what type of identifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tax identification number 
B)  State license number 
C)  National provider identifier 
D)  Federal provider identifier 
A)  Tax identification number 
B)  State license number 
C)  National provider identifier 
D)  Federal provider identifier

Question 6

Which of the following is an appropriate action of the medical assistant when someone makes a payment on an account when no services were rendered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write the charge on the day sheet. 
B)  Use the receipt form. 
C)  No ledger is needed. 
D)  Use the day sheet only. 
A)  Write the charge on the day sheet. 
B)  Use the receipt form. 
C)  No ledger is needed. 
D)  Use the day sheet only.

Question 7

At times,patients may not be able to pay their medical bills for various reasons.What can medical assistants do to assist them with this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing. Laws require patients to pay their bills in full. 
B)  Make financial arrangements with patients, allowing full payment for services provided. 
C)  Allow patients to pay a reduced amount. 
D)  Tell patients their future visits will not be allowed until bills are paid in full. 
A)  Nothing. Laws require patients to pay their bills in full. 
B)  Make financial arrangements with patients, allowing full payment for services provided. 
C)  Allow patients to pay a reduced amount. 
D)  Tell patients their future visits will not be allowed until bills are paid in full.

Question 8

A patient's check is returned for insufficient funds.Which of the following applies to the patient account balance after the amount of the NSF check is posted and an entry is made in the adjustment column?

Accepted Answer

A)  Account balance is decreased. 
B)  Account balance is increased. 
C)  Account balance does not change. 
D)  Adjustment is added 
A)  Account balance is decreased. 
B)  Account balance is increased. 
C)  Account balance does not change. 
D)  Adjustment is added

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a computerized system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creates an encounter form automatically 
B)  Creates and updates the patient account 
C)  Increases practice collections 
D)  Increases the time needed to train personnel 
E)  Ages accounts automatically 
A)  Creates an encounter form automatically 
B)  Creates and updates the patient account 
C)  Increases practice collections 
D)  Increases the time needed to train personnel 
E)  Ages accounts automatically

Question 10

When is the recommended time for deposits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twice a week 
B)  Once a week 
C)  Daily 
D)  Monthly 
A)  Twice a week 
B)  Once a week 
C)  Daily 
D)  Monthly

Which of the following applies to the cash that is usually kept in a locked change drawer and used for transactions with patients who pay in cash and need change?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the pegboard system?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant before using a new day sheet?

A patient is called about an NSF check.He states he is very sorry and asks what he can do.Which of the following types of checks would the medical assistant ask him to bring to the office as a guaranteed payment for the returned check?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)require providers to apply for and receive what type of identifier?

Which of the following is an appropriate action of the medical assistant when someone makes a payment on an account when no services were rendered?

At times,patients may not be able to pay their medical bills for various reasons.What can medical assistants do to assist them with this?

A patient's check is returned for insufficient funds.Which of the following applies to the patient account balance after the amount of the NSF check is posted and an entry is made in the adjustment column?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a computerized system?

When is the recommended time for deposits?

The Medical Assisting Profession

Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team

History of Medicine

Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

Therapeutic Communication Skills

The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient With Life-Threatening Illness

Legal Considerations

Ethical Considerations

Emergency Procedures and First AID

Creating the Facility Environment

Computers in the Ambulatory Care Setting

Telecommunications

Patient Scheduling

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Medical Documents

Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance Coding

Billing and Collections

Accounting Practices

The Medical Assistant As Clinic Manager

The Medical Assistant As Human Resources Manager

Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials

Employment Strategies

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Exam 19: Daily Financial Practices

Which of the following applies to the cash that is usually kept in a locked change drawer and used for transactions with patients who pay in cash and need change?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the pegboard system?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant before using a new day sheet?

A patient is called about an NSF check.He states he is very sorry and asks what he can do.Which of the following types of checks would the medical assistant ask him to bring to the office as a guaranteed payment for the returned check?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)require providers to apply for and receive what type of identifier?

Which of the following is an appropriate action of the medical assistant when someone makes a payment on an account when no services were rendered?

At times,patients may not be able to pay their medical bills for various reasons.What can medical assistants do to assist them with this?

A patient's check is returned for insufficient funds.Which of the following applies to the patient account balance after the amount of the NSF check is posted and an entry is made in the adjustment column?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a computerized system?

When is the recommended time for deposits?

The Medical Assisting Profession

Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team

History of Medicine

Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

Therapeutic Communication Skills

The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient With Life-Threatening Illness

Legal Considerations

Ethical Considerations

Emergency Procedures and First AID

Creating the Facility Environment

Computers in the Ambulatory Care Setting

Telecommunications

Patient Scheduling

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Medical Documents

Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance Coding

Billing and Collections

Accounting Practices

The Medical Assistant As Clinic Manager

The Medical Assistant As Human Resources Manager

Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials

Employment Strategies

Filters