Term 1 of 116
A patient wants to update his medical record to include medication sensitivity, information that
he had failed to provide. Which of the following actions should the CMAA take?
Make a new entry to update the previous information.
Set up and appointment with the physician for a medical record consult.
Speak with the provider about rescheduling the procedure.
The parent whose birthday occurs earlier in the calendar year holds the primary policy
for the dependent.
Term 2 of 116
In addition to a witness and the adult patient, what must be present for an informed consent
signature?
Diagnosis code.
Subpoena duces tecum.
The provider.
Laboratory.
Term 3 of 116
A CMAA in a multi- specialty practice is scheduling an appointment for a patient who has an
arrhythmia. Which of the provider should the CMAA schedule an appointment with?
Obtain a written prescription from the provider.
Subpoena duces tecum.
Claim appeal.
Cardiologist. (Heart)
,Term 4 of 116
A patient is seeking a second opinion for an upcoming surgical procedure and has a referral
from a provider. When the patient calls to schedule an appointment, which of the following
actions should the CMAA take to assist in this process?
To indicate when a provider is unavailable to treat patients.
Set up and appointment with the physician for a medical record consult.
Verify that the patient's insurance is accepted by the provider.
Confidentiality of Health Information.
Term 5 of 116
What is the most efficient way for a CMAA to collect payment for services?
Notice of Privacy Practices.
The procedure to cancel an appointment.
Activate the security system.
Collect payment at the time of visit.
Term 6 of 116
To which of the following departments should a patient go for a WBC count?
Laboratory.
POS. (Point Of Service)
CMS-1500.
The provider.
,Term 7 of 116
Which of the following sections of a patient's progress note contains the reason for the visit?
CC. (Chief Complaint)
Obtain the carrier case number.
Subpoena duces tecum.
Notice of Privacy Practices.
Term 8 of 116
Which of the following should a CMAA consult to find the proper method of scheduling an
appointment for a particular office?
To maintain scheduling integrity.
Activate the security system.
Practice Policy Manual.
Informed consent.
Term 9 of 116
Obtaining vital signs against a patient 's will is an example of which of the following?
STAT.
Role-based access.
Battery.
MMDDYYYY.
Term 10 of 116
Which of the following describes stream scheduling?
Call patients 1 to 2 days before a scheduled appointment.
A patient's appointment is from 0900 to 0915.
Activate the security system.
Pathogen. (Virus)
, Term 11 of 116
Informed consent is required in what situation?
Patient ledger.
The provider.
When suturing a wound.
Subpoena duces tecum.
Term 12 of 116
Which of the following telephone calls should the CMAA route directly to the provider?
Scheduling three patients at the same time for the same provider.
Encounter form.
Clarify the patients financial responsibility policy.
A provider from another office needs to discuss a patient's case.
Term 13 of 116
Which of the following classes of mall provides the greatest security for items that have
monetary value?
Appointment time.
Registered Mail.
Informed consent.
Role-based access.
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