Bundle for Coding Tests Compilation | Updated

Diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) and ambulatory patient classifications (APCs) are similar in that they are both: a. Determined by HCPCS codes b. Focused on hospital outpatients c. Focused on hospital inpatients d. Prospective payment systems - d. Prospective payment systems ** Both are types ...

A 7-year-old patient was admitted in the emergency department for treatment of shortness of breath. The patient is given epinephrine and nebulizer treatments. The shortness of breath and wheezing are unabated following treatment. What diagnosis should be suspected? - Asthma with status asthmaticu...

What are Medical Ethics? - Standards of conduct based on moral principle. they are generally accepted as a guide for behavior towards pt's, dr's, coworkers, the gov, and ins co's What does acting within ethical behavior boundaries mean? - Carrying out one's responsibilities with integrity, di...

The insured may not necessarily be the patient seen for the medical service. - True Personal insurance is usually less expensive than other health insurance. - False Time limits stated in individual health insurance policies about an insurance company's obligation to pay benefits are the same fo...

Carcinoma in situ - Tumor cells that are undergoing malignant changes but are still confined to the point of origin without invasion of the surrounding normal tissue Examples of carcinoma in situ - Intraepithelial infiltrating The patient was admitted from the emergency department because of ches...

One of the most important pieces of communication equipment in a medical practice is the: A. facsimile machine B. telephone C. pager D. typewriter - B. telephone the main means of communication with other doctors, hospitals, and laboratories is the: A. telephone B. adding machine C. typewrit...

Diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) and ambulatory patient classifications (APCs) are similar in that they are both: a. Determined by HCPCS codes b. Focused on hospital outpatients c. Focused on hospital inpatients d. Prospective payment systems - d. Prospective payment systems ** Both are types ...

The symbol "O" in the Current Procedural Terminology reference is used to indicate what? - Reinstated or recycled code In the anesthesia section of the CPT manual, what are considered qualifying circumstances? - Addon codes As of April 1, 2014 what is the maximum number of diagnoses that can be...

All are eligible under Medicare health insurance except: a) retiree of the Civil Service Retirement System b) persons of 65 years or older, retired on Social Security benefits c) those diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) d) All kidney donors - d) All kidney donors Which provider/netwo...

In order to work competently as a medical claims specialist in a physician's office, one needs - To know procedural and diagnostic coding In addition to medical data, the medical record may include: - personal data, financial data & social data Medical ethis will typically address standards of:...

The symbol "O" in the Current Procedural Terminology reference is used to indicate what? - Reinstated or recycled code In the anesthesia section of the CPT manual, what are considered qualifying circumstances? - Addon codes As of April 1, 2014 what is the maximum number of diagnoses that can be...

Coding is - the process of translating this written or dictated medical record into a series of numeric or alpha-numeric codes Proper code assignment is determined by - content of the medical record and by the unique rules that governs each code set What are 3 things that Coder must master - 1. ...

Are limitations of the clinical privileges of a psychiatrist for more than 30 days reportable to the NPDB? - Yes According to TJC, who may amend the medical staff bylaws? - Governing body/board. Failure to meet the established qualifications and criteria for appointment should be reported to w...

In order to work competently as a medical claims specialist in a physician's office, one needs - to know procedural and diagnostic coding In addition to medical data, the medical record may include - personal data, financial data, social data Medical ethics will typically address standards of -...