Exam 1: Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

Managed care is a system in which physicians contract to participate in a health insurance network and healthcare delivery is: A)at the discretion of the physician. B)provided only by in-network physicians. C)based on the patient's ability to pay. D)monitored to control costs.

Before the 1970s, a physician's practice would grow based on: A)advertising and referrals. B)managed care contracts. C)consultations. D)hospital affiliations.

The American Health Information Management Association awards the: A)National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) certificate. B)Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate. C)Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certificate. D)Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certificate.

Describe the characteristics of a patient account services (PAS) facility.

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

Coders without much job experience can receive the following certification: A)National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA). B)Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). C)Certified Coding Associate (CCA). D)Certified Professional Coder (CPC).

The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is awarded through the: A)American Health Information Management Association. B)American Academy of Professional Coders. C)National Center for Competency Testing. D)National Healthcareer Association.

Professional memberships can help you keep current with developments in your field.

A registered health information technician (RHIT) ensures the quality of medical records by verifying that all records are: A)complete. B)accurate. C)compliant with healthcare regulations. D)reimbursed properly.

A centralized billing office (CBO) typically contracts with a physician's office to perform which of the following functions? A)Scheduling patient appointments B)Handling claims and/or accounts receivable C)Verifying insurance coverage D)Compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence

A(n) __________ contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the facility or practice.

What are some of the major job responsibilities of a medical office assistant?

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certificate requires 2 years of work experience.

Most hospitals today are owned by a: A)single, private owner. B)nonprofit organization. C)university. D)corporation.

The privacy compliance officer is responsible for answering questions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Professional organization conferences can be held on the: A)state level only. B)national level only. C)state and national level only. D)state, national, or regional level.

Important skills required of a payment poster include all of the following EXCEPT: A)data entry skills. B)math skills. C)phlebotomy skills. D)working knowledge of insurance contracts.

A(n) __________ practice usually consists of three to nine physicians of the same specialty.

The American Academy of Professional Coders has separate examinations and certifications for physician and hospital services.

Name two examples of hospital corporations.