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MAC 2
Review Questions # 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the following is the volume of the ICD-9 –CM known as the tabular list? | Volume I |
| Which of the following is the claim form used for filing inpatient admissions claims? | UB-04 |
| How many diagnosis codes will the preceding scenario require? | three |
| Which is the following is the volume of the ICD-9 –CM known as the tabular list? | Volume I |
| Which of the following is the claim form used for filing inpatient admissions claims? | UB-04 |
| How many diagnosis codes will the preceding scenario require? | three |
| The new CMS-1500 form is distinguishable from the old form in that the 1500 symbol and date located where? | top left margin |
| Which of the following best describes the use of a charge slip? | provides patient with account activity for the day of service |
| How many major sections are in the Current Procedural Terminology reference book? | seven |
| Which of the following is not included in the recommended procedure for researching CPT code numbers using the index | choose a modifier for all diagnoses and procedures |
| Which section of the CPT book includes coding of immunizations and chemotherapy | medicine |
| Which of the following ICD-9-CM volumes is recommended as the first reference when coding diagnosis? | Volume II |
| Which of the following information is not included in coding? | counseling |
| Which of the following should be used to check for patient eligibility? | point of service devices |
| Which of the following is recommended to do first when a claim is not paid within 4-6 weeks? | call the insurance carrier and ask about delay |
| Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant before using a new day sheet? | forward balances from previous day |
| When is the recommended time for deposits? | daily |
| Which type of check has a stub attached that is used to indicate date and invoice numbers? | voucher |
| Which of the following is a primary advantage to the ambulatory care setting that accepts credit cards? | money is available within 24 hours or so |
| Which of the following accounts is debited when a check is written to pay invoices? | accounts payable |
| Which of the following is used to reconcile a bank statement? | depositor's checkbook |
| Which of the following would not be indicated on a bank statement? | time check was written |
| At times patients may not be able to pay their medical bills for various reasons. What can medical assistants do to assist them with this? | make financial arrangements with patients, allowing full payment for services provided |
| Which of the following best classifies the adjustment column in the accounting process and its effect on the balance due? | credit column; decreases balance |
| Which of the following best describes a monthly billing system? | all bills are completed in a few days and mailed |
| On the ledger card, which column is used for entering payments? | credit column |
| The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require providers to apply for and receive what type of identifier? | national provider identifier |
| HOW CAN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT HELP PREVENT COLLECTION PROBLEMS? | INFORM PT OF THE PAYMENT POLICY AT THE 1ST VISIT OR CALL |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES ACCOUNTS THAT OCCASIONALLY GO TO AN OUTSIDE COLLECTION AGENCY? | HIGHLY DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE DOCUMENTED IN WRITING WHEN THERE IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PROVIDER AND PATIENT TO PAY IN MORE THAN FOUR INSTALLMENTS? | FINANCE CHARGES |
| WHEN COLLECTING A PAYMENT FROM THE PATIENT, WHAT IS CONSIDERED THE BEST TIME? | AT THE TIME OF SERVICE |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A LEGAL OR ETHICAL GUIDELINE GOVERNING COLLECTION CALLS? | CALLERS MUST DISCLOSE THE FINANCE CHARGE IMPOSED |
| WHAT IS THE MINIMUM RATIO FOR COLLECTION OF FEES AT THE TIME OF SERVICE RECOMMENDED BY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS? | 90% |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A RECOMMENDED METHOD USED TO FIGURE THE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RATIO? | DIVIDE THE CURRENT ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE BALANCE BY THE AVERAGE MONTHLY GROSS CHARGES |
| WHICH OF THE COLLECTION OF FEES BE DIRECTED TO WHEN A PATIENT DIES? | EXECUTOR OF ESTATE |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE CORRECT ORDER IN BILLING PROCESS? | 21435 |
| WHAT IS KNOWN AS A METHOD OF IDENTIFYING HOW LONG AN ACCOUNT HAS BEEN OVERDUE? | ACCOUNTING AGING |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES A PRIMARY NEED OF MEDICAL FACILITIES TO MONITOR MORE INFORMATION? | COMPUTERIZATION |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN WHICH OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS ARE PAID FOR OFFICE EXPENSES AND SERVICES? | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE |
| WHICH OF BOND COVERS ALL EMPLOYEES ANS IS MOST BENEFICIAL? | BLANKET POSITION BOND |
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BOOK KEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS INCLUDES CHARGES SLIPS OR ENCOUNTER FORMS? | PEG BOARED SYSTEM |
| IN MEDICAL PRACTICE EMBEZZLEMENT CAN BE DECREASED BY DOING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT? | ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO USE A SIGNATURE STAMP |
| IF YOUR FACILITY CHOOSES NOT TO PURCHASE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE OR USE COMPUTERS AN ALTERNATIVE WOULD BE TO USE WHAT? | SERVICE BUREAU |
| loan payment rent clinical supplies laboratory procedures depreciation insurance physicians' salaries employees' salaries collection costs property taxes | fixed costs or variable costs |