CPMA EXAM chapter 5, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, Verified.
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CPMA EXAM chapter 5, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, Verified.
Which statement is true regarding an audit performed on charts for Medicare beneficiaries? - -National CMS policies and local MAC policies should be utilized when performing Medicare audits. In addition to CMS it is neces...
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CPMA EXAM chapter 5, Top Questions
and answers, 100% Accurate, Verified.
Which statement is true regarding an audit performed on charts for Medicare beneficiaries? - ✔✔-
National CMS policies and local MAC policies should be utilized when performing Medicare audits. In
addition to CMS it is necessary to know your Medicare Administrative Contractor that supports the
location where services are rendered for example 4x4 rule.
How often should an internal audit be conducted minimally? - ✔✔-Annually (more often if problem is
seen)
What is a utilization review? - ✔✔-A technique that provides data about how frequently certain services
are billed. A utilization pattern can be found from looking to evaluate patterns(data mining).
What is numerical sampling? - ✔✔-Sampling based on all possible services within a chosen time frame.
In this methodology, the sample size is based on all possible services within a certain timeframe. This
type of sample lends itself well to a random final selection.
What is considered good parameters for a baseline audit? - ✔✔-Random audit of 10-15 records per
practitioner along with office and surgical procedures selected procedures selected randomly.
Which resource is valuable when performing a surgical audit? - ✔✔-NCCI Manual assists the auditor in
determining bundling issues with CPT code services provided.
What is non-statistical sampling? - ✔✔-Sample based on unique services that were defined in the
objective and scope and is used in focused audits. It may be considered judmental.
Which type of audit often realizes more objectivity than with an employed auditor - ✔✔-External audit-
the advantage is the independence allows for a more objective review than the one who is employed by
the practice.
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