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# BAS Interview Qs
# BAS Interview Questions
Question | Answer |
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What is an EOB? | Explanation of Benefits |
What do you use the CPT coding book for? | Evaluation and Management codes Procedure codes |
What is the new coding system? When does it begin? | ICD-10-CM (disease) and ICD-10-PCS (Hospital Procedure) Both begin on 10/1/15 |
What is the name of the software you used? | TotalMD |
Are you familiar with Microsoft Office? Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, One Note, Access | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, One Note, Access |
What is a daysheet? | An accounting of all the accounts receivable and accounts payable for one day. |
Why are you here? | |
What is the CMS 1500 form? Can you fill one out? | An insurance claim form. |
Did you take medical terminology? What did it consist of? | Word roots for all body systems. Most common disease/pathololgy terms |
What is an HMO? | Healthcare Management Organizatiojn Usually has copays Requires a PCP |
What is a PPO? | This is a preferred provider organization No PCP required Can self refer to specialists Usually higher in cost to an HMO |
What does fee-for-service mean? . | Doctor charges and is paid a-la-carte. Each service or procedure is charged for |
What coding system do you use for Medicare and Medi-Cal when billing for DME? | HCPCS – Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System |
What do you like about ICD-10-CM | |
What were the coding topics you covered? | Evaluation/Management Procedures in the doctor’s office. Intro to outpatient procedures in hospital (ICD-9-CM, Volume III), Diseases in all body systems, primary diagnosis and coding for symptoms and manifestations |
What does RVU stand for? What is an RVU? | Relative Value Unit. A payment system for doctors. The RVU is multiplied by a payment amount to determine the doctor’s reimbursement |
What is a RBRVU? | This is a payment system based upon resources used to treat a patient: i.e. doctors, nurses, equipment, etc. |
What is the donut hole? | This is a gap between the beginning and ending Medicare Part D coverage. Medicare pays up to a certain dollar amount and then stops until the patient pays the drug coverage to a certain dollar amount. Then Medicare kicks in again. |
What is the CPT-4? | The same as CPT It is part of the HCPCS coding system |
What does HIPAA stand for? What is it? | Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act It is a law intended to protect healthcare information (PHI) from being released to anyone other than "covered entities" |
What are the Evaluation / Management codes? | The amount of work the doctor needs to do to determine the Dx for a disease. It is made up of components that must be considered when making a diagnosis. |
Where can you find a laboratory test code? | In the Pathology/Lab section of the CPT |
What is a 1st Report of Injury | A doctor’s first evaluation of a patient who is being considered for worker’s comp. |
What is your biggest failing or weakest attribute | I can't fly! Turn this into a positive. I am a neat freak! You can also state the obvious-Right now it is a lack of experience but I spend time on AAPC, MLN and other sites to see the practical operations of billing and coding. |
How have you been keeping yourself busy? | I go to the CMS website and take classes on the MLN network. I like crossword puzzles. I like practicing with my violin! You can tell them the creative things that you do! |
You don't have any experience | I am educable. Show me what to do and I can do it. I have computer skills, I type 40wpm, and I have used medical billing software. I can use these skills to be a part of your company if given the chance. |
Do you have any questions for me? (the interviewer) | What goals should I achieve within the 1st three months. |
What did you not like about your last job? | Avoid answering this! Just say something like this: "I really don't have any misgivings about prior positions. I am the type that realizes patience works best with people. |