Question 1

The processing of hospital claims often takes place off site.

Accepted Answer

Hospital claims processing is often outsourced to specialized companies that process the claims off-site.

Question 2

A physician who chooses not to handle billing and insurance claims within his or her facility may contract with a(n):
A)patient account services (PAS) facility.
B)centralized billing office (CBO).
C)small group practice.
D)third party administrator (TPA)

Accepted Answer

A centralized billing office (CBO) is specifically designed to handle billing and insurance claims for healthcare providers, allowing physicians to outsource these tasks.

Question 3

A facility that handles hospitals' claims and accounts receivable for a state or region is called a(n) _________________.
A)patient account services (PAS) facility
B)centralized billing office (CBO)
C)hospital billing service (HBS)
D)third party administrator (TPA)

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Question 4

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Working for a patient account services (PAS) facility can offer opportunities for career advancement, such as moving up to a management or leadership position within the organization. However, it ultimately depends on the specific company and their policies for employee growth and development.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is awarded through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), so the correct choice is A. The other options may offer certifications in healthcare or coding, but not specifically the CPC certification.

Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

The answer of If you work in a doctor's office,...

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

The American Health Information Management Association awards the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certificate.

Question 10

The Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) demonstrates expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A)group practices.
B)inpatient hospitals.
C)specialty clinics.
D)solo practice offices.

Accepted Answer

The Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) certification primarily focuses on coding for services performed in physician offices, group practices, specialty clinics, and solo practice offices. It does not specifically target inpatient hospital settings, which are more the domain of the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.

Question 11

The National Center for Competency Testing 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.

Accepted Answer

The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) awards the National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) certificate among other certifications for healthcare professionals.

Question 12

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.

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The answer of A registered health information technician (RHIT) ensures...

Question 13

A candidate for Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certification is motivated to:
A)improve his or her medical billing knowledge.
B)assist providers in obtaining maximum reimbursement for services.
C)develop new coding and documentation skills.
D)do all of the above.

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The answer of A candidate for Certified Medical Billing Specialist...

Question 14

Allied health employees make up 40% of all healthcare professionals.

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Question 15

After 1 year of experience, a medical office assistant can take an exam through the National Center for Competency Testing and be certified as a(n):
A)Certified Coding Associate (CCA).
B)National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA).
C)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
D)Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).

Accepted Answer

The answer of After 1 year of experience, a medical...

Question 16

The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification proves proficiency in all of the following EXCEPT: A)patient record maintenance and management. B)ICD-9-CM and CPT^® coding. C)medical record analysis. D)familiarity with regulations regarding patient health information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A small-group practice may choose to outsource their billing and accounts receivable to a third-party company that specializes in medical billing services. This allows the practice to focus on patient care while the billing company handles the administrative tasks of submitting claims and collecting payments.

Question 18

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)

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The answer of AACP offers which of the following certifications?
A)Certified...

Question 19

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

Applicants who pass the CPC-H examination but do not meet the coding work experience requirements will be awarded the CPC-H-A certificate, which is a temporary designation that allows them to gain work experience and advance to full CPC-H certification. The other options, CPC-P and CCS, are not related to the CPC-H certification and require different exams and qualifications.

Question 20

The certification offered by the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) to those who pass their exam is:
A)Certified Medical Billing Specialist.
B)Certified Coding Specialist.
C)Registered Health Information Technician
D)Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist.

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The answer of The certification offered by the American Medical...

Quiz 1: Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers

The processing of hospital claims often takes place off site.

A physician who chooses not to handle billing and insurance claims within his or her facility may contract with a(n): A)patient account services (PAS) facility. B)centralized billing office (CBO). C)small group practice. D)third party administrator (TPA)

A facility that handles hospitals' claims and accounts receivable for a state or region is called a(n) _________________. A)patient account services (PAS) facility B)centralized billing office (CBO) C)hospital billing service (HBS) D)third party administrator (TPA)

It is rare to find a privately owned hospital today.

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

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

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

The Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) demonstrates expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT: A)group practices. B)inpatient hospitals. C)specialty clinics. D)solo practice offices.

The National Center for Competency Testing 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.

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 candidate for Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certification is motivated to: A)improve his or her medical billing knowledge. B)assist providers in obtaining maximum reimbursement for services. C)develop new coding and documentation skills. D)do all of the above.

Allied health employees make up 40% of all healthcare professionals.

The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification proves proficiency in all of the following EXCEPT: A)patient record maintenance and management. B)ICD-9-CM and CPT® coding. C)medical record analysis. D)familiarity with regulations regarding patient health information.

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

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 certification offered by the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) to those who pass their exam is: A)Certified Medical Billing Specialist. B)Certified Coding Specialist. C)Registered Health Information Technician D)Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist.

The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification proves proficiency in all of the following EXCEPT: A)patient record maintenance and management. B)ICD-9-CM and CPT^® coding. C)medical record analysis. D)familiarity with regulations regarding patient health information.