Exam 12: Hospital Medical Billing

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Which of the following codes would be entered to report that the patient is female in form locator 11 on the UB-04? A)1 B)2 C)M D)F

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The majority of hospital reimbursement comes from insurance companies.

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A preexisting condition that, because of its effect on the principal diagnosis, results in more intensive therapy or a longer stay is a(n): A)chronic condition. B)complication. C)comorbidity. D)exacerbation.

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comorbidity.

The number of form locators on the UB-04 claim form is: A)33. B)62. C)81. D)94.

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The admission and discharge hour codes on the UB-04 form are based on military time.

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When referring to Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), the abbreviation CC is used to indicate: A)chief complaint. B)closed case. C)chronic condition. D)complications or comorbidities.

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On form locator 67 of the UB-04 form, the principal diagnosis code is: A)optional. B)required. C)not applicable. D)not required.

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What are the four sections of the UB-04 claim form?

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Match the following:
Reimbursement method that pays hospitals a fixed rate per day for all services provided
type of bill code
Code that informs the payer how the patient was admitted and from where
fee for service
Code that identifies services and benefit days for Medicare patients
occurrence code
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Reimbursement method that pays hospitals a fixed rate per day for all services provided
type of bill code
Code that informs the payer how the patient was admitted and from where
fee for service
Code that identifies services and benefit days for Medicare patients
occurrence code
Reimbursement method that pays for actual charges if services are found to be medically necessary
revenue code
Code that identifies special circumstances, events, room accommodations, or conditions related to the services provided
source of admission code
Code that establishes the level of urgency for admission
type of admission code
Establishment of the rate of payment for hospital services before services are rendered
value code
Code that describes the accident or mishap responsible for the patient's admission to the hospital and the date
prospective payment system (PPS)
Code used to identify the department or unit that rendered services
per diem
Code that provides information about the type of care and the episode of care
condition code
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If the time that a patient was admitted to the hospital is unknown, which code would be entered in form locator 13? A)It would be left blank. B)It would be noted as "unknown." C)Code 00 D)Code 99

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The method of reimbursement that establishes the rate of payment to a hospital before services are rendered is: A)capitation. B)fee for service. C)per diem. D)prospective payment system.

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What is meant by inpatient care?

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OPPS stands for: A)Outpatient Payment for Preventive Services. B)Outpatient Prospective Payment System. C)Optimal Payment for Procedures and Services. D)Other Payments for Procedures and Services.

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A code that describes an accident or mishap responsible for the patient's admission to the hospital is known as a(n): A)condition code. B)occurrence code. C)value code. D)revenue code.

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Revenue codes on the UB-04 claim form identify services and benefit days for Medicare patients.

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When using a FOUR-digit Medicare "type of bill" code in form locator 4, the bill classification (type of care) is represented by the: A)first digit. B)second digit. C)third digit. D)fourth digit.

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The volume of ICD-9 codes that is used to code hospital services and procedures is: A)Volume 3. B)Volume 2. C)Volume 1. D)Version 5010.

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When using a FOUR-digit Medicare "type of bill" code in form locator 4, the frequency is represented by the: A)first digit. B)second digit. C)third digit. D)fourth digit.

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In form locator 17 on the UB-04 claim form, the codes for "Left against medical advice or discontinued care," "Expired (or did not recover)," and "Admitted as an inpatient to this hospital" represent: A)admission source codes. B)discharge status codes. C)admission type codes. D)condition codes.

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It is the responsibility of the __________ physician to determine the principal diagnosis for his or her patient.

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