CPMA Study Guide Verified Answers
What factors must be ascertained when assessing the element of learning for a hospital or hospital
owned physician practice, as required by The Joint Commission?
A) Only the patient's ability to read, method of learning, and understanding.
B) All of the abov...
What factors must be ascertained when assessing the element of learning for a hospital or hospital-
owned physician practice, as required by The Joint Commission?
A) Only the patient's ability to read, method of learning, and understanding.
B) All of the above: the patient's ability to read, method of learning, understanding, any language or
physical disabilities, and cultural beliefs.
C) Only the patient's age and medical history.
D) Only the patient's education level and socioeconomic status.
Correct answer: B) All of the above: the patient's ability to read, method of learning, understanding, any
language or physical disabilities, and cultural beliefs.
How long must report copies and printouts of films, scans, and other radiological image services be kept
according to federal regulations?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Correct answer: C) 5 years
When reporting overpayments to the OIG under a self-disclosure agreement, at what point would a
provider repay the overpayments?
A) Immediately after discovering the overpayment
B) At the conclusion of the OIG inquiry
C) After receiving a demand letter from the OIG
, D) After completing an audit by an external auditor
Correct answer: B) At the conclusion of the OIG inquiry
What are considered essential elements for proper coding of an operative report?
A) Only the type of anesthesia used
B) Only the location and severity of wounds repaired
C) The approach, type of anesthesia, location, and severity of wounds repaired
D) Only the procedure code used
Correct answer: C) The approach, type of anesthesia, location, and severity of wounds repaired
Who is not considered a covered entity under HIPAA?
A) Healthcare consultant
B) Healthcare provider
C) Insurance company
D) Pharmacy benefit manager
Correct answer: A) Healthcare consultant
What is necessary for proper authentication of an entry in a medical record?
A) Legible signature of the author and date of entry signed
B) Legible signature of the author only
C) Date of entry signed only
D) Signature of someone else verifying the entry
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