a billing and coding specialist should enter the prior authorization number on the CMS-1500 claim form
in which of the following blocks? - Answer -block 23
which of the following claims would appear on an aging report? - Answer -a delinquent claim that is 60
days old would appear on an aging report
which of the following is the primary information used to determine the priority of collection letters to
patients? - Answer -the age of the account
which of the following forms must the patient or representative sign to allow the release of protected
health information? - Answer -an authorization
CMS-1500 "the assignment of benefits box" has been checked "yes." The checked box indicates: -
Answer -The provider receives payment directly from the payer to the provider
after a third-party payer validates a claim, which of the following takes place next: - Answer -claim
adjudication
consent - Answer -a verbal or written agreement that gives approval to release PHI
The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) - Answer -was implemented in 1996 to detect
inappropriate codes and eliminate improper coding practices
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