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list ten steps of medical billing process   1.preregister pt 2.establish $ responsability 3.chek in pt 4.review coding complience 5.review billing compliance 6.check out pt 7.prepare & transmit claims 8.monitor payer adjudication 9.generate patient statments 10. follow up payments & collections  
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what does ICD-9(or10)-CM stand for?   international classification of diseases (9th or 10th revision)-Clinical modification.  
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how are ICD-9&10-CM used?   they are used to code a diagnosis so that they can be sent and reviewed for payment by insurance companies  
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what does CPT stand for?   current procedural technology  
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When is CPT used?   used to report medical procedures and services.  
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what is the purpose of coding?   allows info to be used between drs, office personell health plans and so on without losing the precise meaning  
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what is a diagnosis?   the Drs opinion on the nature of the ilness or injury of the pt  
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what are procedures?   services performed  
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what are the advantages of EHR?   makes reporting easier 4 studies, past and present pt info dr uses to diagnos and treat. helps dr make informed decision. ability to order tests and meds. decision support. communication between DR.// Continuity of care.  
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whats the difference between EHR, EMR, PHR?   EHR is a whole life record, EMR is for 1 pt/1dr, PHR is a record the pt creates, maintains, and owns.  
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whats is a pmp?   Practice management programs, software that automates admin task  
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what information is found on a PT information sheet   personal, employment, and medical insurance data  
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what is an encounter form and what info does it contain?   its a form containing what was done during the visit  
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what is a clearinghouse?   its a party between dr office and insurance that reviews claims before insurance companies receive claims.  
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describe RAs and EOBs and tell the difference   remittance advice is provided directly to the health-care provider, whereas the explanation of benefits statement is sent to insured patient.  
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what does HIPAA stand for and what does it accomplish?   health insurance portability and accountabiliy act, ensures privacy and security of health info  
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what is PHI?   protected health info used to identify pts  
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what are the 3 security standards under the HIPAA Security Rule?   PHI is created, received, maintained or transmitted across a network  
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Define HITECH   Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act encourages clinics to use technology for healthcare through reimbersments  
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What is meaningful use and what are the incentives to DR for its implementation?   they get money if they ACUTUALLY use the electronic system  
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what is ACA?   affordable care act increases health care improves quality and explores new models for delivery and payment  
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whats is PCMH and what are the core features?   Patient-Centered Medical Home; quality safety and efficiency  
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what is the benefit of monitoring claim status?   to ensure timely payment  
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what are the core functions of EHRs?   health info & data elements, results mgmt, order mgmt, decision support, communication and connectivity, pt support, admin process, reporting population health.  
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what is needed for an insurance company to make payment on a claim?   info about pt, procedures, diagnosis, date and location  
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what are advantages of EHRs?   safety quality and efficiency  
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Define HIE   health info exchange is the use of a network to exchange information between drs  
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Define electronic prescribing   the use of computers or hand held devices to place prescription order  
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refine RECs   reginal extension centers, help line to train and prepare clinics to adopt EHR  
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