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Many coding professionals go on to find work as: - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant A medical record contains information on all but what areas? - CORRECT ANSWER Financial records Technicians who specialize in coding are called: - CORRECT ANSWER Coding specialists EHR stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic health record What type of provider goes through approximately 26.5 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? - CORRECT ANSWER Physician As...

1. What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1/2 months of educa- tion and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician?- : Physician Assistant (PA) 2. The describes whether specific medical items, services, treatment procedures, or technologies are considered medically necessary under Medicare: National Coverage Determinations 3. LCD's only have jurisdiction in their area.: Regional 4. ABN stands for: Advance Beneficiary Notice 5. HIPPA was made into law in...

Joe and Mary are a married couple and both carry insurance from their employers. Joe was born on February 23, 1977 and Mary was born on April 4, 1974. Using the birthday rule, who carries the primary insurance for their children for billing? A. Joe, because he is the male head of the household. B. Mary, because her date of birth is the 4th and Joe's date of birth is the 23rd. C. Mary, because her birth year is before Joe's birth year. D. Joe, because his birth month and day are before...

covered entity correct answer: Health plan, clearinghouses, and any entity transmitting health information is considered by the Privacy Rule to be a: healthcare consulting firm correct answer: Which of the following is not a covered entity in the Privacy Rule release reqt to ins co correct answer: A request for medical records is received for a specific date of service from patient's insurance company with regards to a submitted claim. No authorization for release of information is pro...

What is the term for the total amount of covered medical expenses a policyholder must pay each year out-of-pocket before the health insurance company begins to pay any benefits? correct answer: A deductible is the amount a policyholder pays for health care services before the health insurance begins to pay. Which type of insurance covers physicians and other healthcare professionals for liability as to claims arising from patient treatment? correct answer: Medical malpractice insurance is a...

Local Coverage Determinations are administered by whom? a. State Law b. NCDs c. Each regional MAC d. LMRPs - c. Each regional MAC ABN stands for _____. a. Advanced Benefits Notification b. Advisory Beneficial Notice c. Admitting Beneficiary Notice d. Advance Beneficiary Notice - d. Advance Beneficiary Notice What type of health insurance provides coverage for low-income families? a. Commercial HMO b. Medicaid c. Medicare d. Commercial PPO - b. Medicaid Which type of information is...