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CPMA EXAM CHAPTER #5 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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CPMA EXAM CHAPTER #5 QUESTIONSWITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which statement is true regarding an audit performed on charts for Medicare
beneficiaries? - Answer-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? - Answer-Annually (more
often if problem is seen)
What is a utilization review? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-NCCI Manual
assists the auditor in determining bundling issues with CPT code services provided.
What is non-statistical sampling? - Answer-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 -
Answer-External audit- the advantage is the independence allows for a more objective
review than the one who is employed by the practice.
When performing a government audit, the NCCI edits manual can serve what purpose?
- Answer-Support the use of modifiers and can point out bundling errors when
performing the audit.
An audit performed prior to claims submission is referred to as what type of audit? -
Answer-Prospective audit
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