Question 1

The processing of hospital claims often takes place off site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A practice with 10 or more physicians would generally be categorized as a:
A)solo practice.
B)private practice.
C)small-group practice.
D)large-group practice.

Accepted Answer

large-grou

Question 3

The healthcare professional who contacts insurance carriers to verify benefit information for patients is the:
A)insurance verification representative.
B)admitting clerk.
C)payment poster.
D)medical collector.

Accepted Answer

insurance

Question 4

The individual who contacts insurance carriers to verify benefits is referred to as a(n) __________ .

Accepted Answer

insurance

Question 5

All of the following changes were a result of managed care EXCEPT:
A)physicians' having to wait 30 days or longer for payment.
B)physicians' having more responsibility for filing claims.
C)patients' having to pay for services when rendered.
D)physicians' having to add to their staff.

Accepted Answer

patients' having to

Question 6

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:
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.

Accepted Answer

Certified Profession

Question 7

A medical office assistant may handle all of the following duties in a medical office EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) scheduling appointments. 
B) compiling and recording medical records. 
C) interpreting laboratory test results. 
D) answering telephones. 
A) scheduling appointments. 
B) compiling and recording medical records. 
C) interpreting laboratory test results. 
D) answering telephones.

Question 8

A registered health information technician (RHIT) is not responsible for the quality of medical records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the characteristics of a small-group practice.

Accepted Answer

A small-group practice often c

Question 11

AACP offers which of the following certifications?
A)Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
B)Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)
C)Certified Professional Cover-Apprentice (CPC-A)
D)Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS)

Accepted Answer

Certified

Question 12

The responsibilities of a medical biller may include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)scheduling appointments.
B)submitting insurance claims.
C)entering patient charge information.
D)contacting insurance carriers about outstanding claims.

Accepted Answer

scheduling

Question 13

If you work in a doctor's office, a clinic, or a similar setting, to demonstrate your ability, you should consider obtaining the:
A)Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certification.
B)Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) certification.
C)Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification.
D)Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification.

Accepted Answer

Certified Coding Spe

Question 14

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are some of the major job responsibilities of a registered health information technician (RHIT)?

Accepted Answer

Some of the major job responsibilities o

Question 16

Certification for medical coding and billing is a requirement for employment in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The healthcare professional who is responsible for answering questions and explaining such topics as HIPAA privacy regulations, living wills, and do-not-resuscitate orders (DNRs) to patients and their family members is the:

Accepted Answer

A) medical collector. 
B) insurance verification representative. 
C) admitting clerk. 
D) privacy compliance officer. 
A) medical collector. 
B) insurance verification representative. 
C) admitting clerk. 
D) privacy compliance officer.

Question 18

All of the following are features of a patient account services (PAS) facility EXCEPT:
A)employing few staff members.
B)having multiple departments.
C)handling claims for hospitals within a state or region.
D)handling hospitals' accounts receivable.

Accepted Answer

employing

Question 19

The increased demand for medical billers, medical office assistants, and medical coders can be attributed to:
A)the growth of managed care.
B)physician practices' having more responsibility for filing claims.
C)the need for additional staff to file claims and work to obtain timely payment.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The increased demand for medical billers, medical...

Question 20

If you want a career that includes opportunities to advance, working for a patient account services (PAS) facility is not ideal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The processing of hospital claims often takes place off site.

A practice with 10 or more physicians would generally be categorized as a: A)solo practice. B)private practice. C)small-group practice. D)large-group practice.

The healthcare professional who contacts insurance carriers to verify benefit information for patients is the: A)insurance verification representative. B)admitting clerk. C)payment poster. D)medical collector.

The individual who contacts insurance carriers to verify benefits is referred to as a(n) __________ .

All of the following changes were a result of managed care EXCEPT: A)physicians' having to wait 30 days or longer for payment. B)physicians' having more responsibility for filing claims. C)patients' having to pay for services when rendered. D)physicians' having to add to their staff.

A medical office assistant may handle all of the following duties in a medical office EXCEPT:

A registered health information technician (RHIT) is not responsible for the quality of medical records.

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

Describe the characteristics of a small-group practice.

AACP offers which of the following certifications? A)Certified Coding Associate (CCA) B)Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) C)Certified Professional Cover-Apprentice (CPC-A) D)Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS)

The responsibilities of a medical biller may include all of the following EXCEPT: A)scheduling appointments. B)submitting insurance claims. C)entering patient charge information. D)contacting insurance carriers about outstanding claims.

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

What are some of the major job responsibilities of a registered health information technician (RHIT)?

Certification for medical coding and billing is a requirement for employment in the field.

The healthcare professional who is responsible for answering questions and explaining such topics as HIPAA privacy regulations, living wills, and do-not-resuscitate orders (DNRs) to patients and their family members is the:

All of the following are features of a patient account services (PAS) facility EXCEPT: A)employing few staff members. B)having multiple departments. C)handling claims for hospitals within a state or region. D)handling hospitals' accounts receivable.

If you want a career that includes opportunities to advance, working for a patient account services (PAS) facility is not ideal.

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Hipaa: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

ICD-9-CM Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM Medical Coding

Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

Coding Procedures and Services

Hcpcs and Coding 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

Electronic Medical Claims Processing

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Exam 1: Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

The processing of hospital claims often takes place off site.

A practice with 10 or more physicians would generally be categorized as a: A)solo practice. B)private practice. C)small-group practice. D)large-group practice.

The healthcare professional who contacts insurance carriers to verify benefit information for patients is the: A)insurance verification representative. B)admitting clerk. C)payment poster. D)medical collector.

The individual who contacts insurance carriers to verify benefits is referred to as a(n) __________ .

All of the following changes were a result of managed care EXCEPT: A)physicians' having to wait 30 days or longer for payment. B)physicians' having more responsibility for filing claims. C)patients' having to pay for services when rendered. D)physicians' having to add to their staff.

A medical office assistant may handle all of the following duties in a medical office EXCEPT:

A registered health information technician (RHIT) is not responsible for the quality of medical records.

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

Describe the characteristics of a small-group practice.

AACP offers which of the following certifications? A)Certified Coding Associate (CCA) B)Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) C)Certified Professional Cover-Apprentice (CPC-A) D)Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS)

The responsibilities of a medical biller may include all of the following EXCEPT: A)scheduling appointments. B)submitting insurance claims. C)entering patient charge information. D)contacting insurance carriers about outstanding claims.

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

What are some of the major job responsibilities of a registered health information technician (RHIT)?

Certification for medical coding and billing is a requirement for employment in the field.

The healthcare professional who is responsible for answering questions and explaining such topics as HIPAA privacy regulations, living wills, and do-not-resuscitate orders (DNRs) to patients and their family members is the:

All of the following are features of a patient account services (PAS) facility EXCEPT: A)employing few staff members. B)having multiple departments. C)handling claims for hospitals within a state or region. D)handling hospitals' accounts receivable.

If you want a career that includes opportunities to advance, working for a patient account services (PAS) facility is not ideal.

Understanding Managed Care: Insurance Plans

Understanding Managed Care: Medical Contracts and Ethics

Hipaa: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

ICD-9-CM Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM Medical Coding

Introduction to Cpt and Place of Service Coding

Coding Procedures and Services

Hcpcs and Coding 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

Electronic Medical Claims Processing

Filters