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CPMA Exam - Chapter 5: Corrective action Plans, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Approved. Except in the case of routine or annual compliance audits conducted on behalf of providers that do not have formal compliance programs or staff, - -it is not usually the auditor's responsibility to develop a corrective action plan. In the case of audits associated with voluntary repayments or disclosures under the SDP (Self Disclosure Protocol) for potentially fraudulent conduct, - -it usuall...

Cpma Top test bank Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Approved. When non-compliance is identified, what does the OIG recommended? a .Take disciplinary action and document the date of the incident, name of the reporting party, name of the person responsible for taking action, and the follow-up action taken. b. Take disciplinary action and document the date of the incident, name of the reporting party, name of the person responsible for taking action,and the follow-up action taken. ...

CPMA Chapter 1, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Rated A+ Stark Law - -Physician Self Referral Law Prohibits a physician from making a referral to an entity with which they or their immediate family has a financial relationship if the referral is for the furnishing of designated health services RAT-STATS - -A statistical software that is a valuable analytical tool used by auditors Components of RAT-STATS that should be used to perform CIA Claims Review - -"Random Numbers" ...

CPMA Top Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, rated A+ B. If documentation supports the service, have the staff contact the carrier to reprocess the claims. Code 33010 was valid for the date of service billed. Rationale: The effective dates of codes are date of service driven. New CPT® codes become effective January 1st of every year. When auditing, verify codes based on the codes that were valid during the date of service. - -In February 2020, an auditor is asked to review 10 recor...

AAPC CASES CPMA Review Questions and answers, (Answered). Verified. You are performing an audit of evaluation and management services for a family practice office. In the encounter, you read the physician ordered and reviewed a differential WBC. Which of the following best describes what you would expect to see in the medical record? - -Patient identification, assignment of benefits, patient's medical history, immunizations, physical examination, lab report, clinical impression, and physic...

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? - -Annual...

CPMA STUDY QUESTIONS & Answers, (accurate). Rated A+ WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF AUDIT IN A PRACTICE? - -1. Reviewing quality of care provided to patients. 2. Educating providers on documentation. 3. Ensuring all services are supported and all appropriate revenue is captured. 4. Defending against external audit malpractice litigation and health plan request and denial. Exclusion Statute - -1.Physician is banned from participating in any federal or state healthcare program by OIG 2. They ca...

CPMA Study Guide Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Verified. The Joint Commission requires that Factors that Affect Learning must be ascertained for a hospital or hospital owned physician practice when assessing this element what does this include? - -*The patients ability to read, method learning, & understanding. *Any language or physical disabilities *Cultural beliefs. According to Federal regulations how long must report copies and printouts of films, scans, & other radiologica...

CPMA Practice Exam A, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, rated A+ You are performing an audit of evaluation and management services for a family practice office. In the encounter, you read the physician order and reviewed a differential WBC. Which of the following best describes what you would expect to see in the medical record? - -Patient identification, assignment of benefits, patient's medical history, immunizations, physical examination, lab report, clinical impression, and physici...

CPMA Exam Chapter 3. Top Exam Questions and answers, Verified. Rated A Accurate reimbursement begins with - -accurate coding and rules that vary by payer The CPT codebook contains - -instructions, coding guidelines, parenthetical notes, and symbols to provide guidance for proper coding. Not all payers follow CPT coding guidelines. - -An auditor must be able to apply payer variations to the CPT guidelines during an audit, and must communicate the differences in a way that will make sen...