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What is the purpose of HIPAA? – • Protect PHI from unauthorized disclosure/use; • Prevent fraud, waste and abuse (via Administrative Simplification); • Make health insurance portable under ERISA; • Move health care onto a nationally standardized electronic billing platform HIPAA resides in which CFR section? - 45 CFR sections 164.102 through 164.534 What are the subparts of HIPAA part 164? - HIPAA - 45 CFR 164, subparts: Subpart A - General rules Subpart C - Security Subpart D -...

AAPC Final Exam Test Questions Answers, (Answered) In what year was HITECH enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? 2009 What type of insurance is Medicare Part D? Prescription drug coverage available to all Medicare Beneficiaries The minimum necessary rule applies to Covered entities taking reasonable steps to limit use or disclosure of PHI EHR stands for electronic health record Many coding professionals go on to find work as: consultants Which cells produce ...

AAPC CPC FINAL PRACTICE TEST A covered entity does NOT include a. Healthcare providers b. Health plans c. Patients d. Clearinghouses - c. Patients What does MAC stands for? a. Medicare Administrative Contractor b. Medicare Advisory Contractor c. Medicaid Administrative Contractor d. Medicaid Alert Contractor - a. Medicare Administrative Contractor When are providers responsible for obtaining an ABN for a service NOT considered medically necessary? a. After providing a ...

AAPC CPC Final Exam Real Exam With Questions And Correct Answers(Verified Answers)| Garded A+ A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A. 11626 ...

AAPC CPC EXAM PRACTICE D, E, F CPC EXAM D - 1. Indication: Patient has a hypertrophic scar on the posterior side of the left leg, at the level of the knee. This has begun to restrict his mobility. His physical therapy trial was unsuccessful. Procedure: After the proper induction of anesthesia, the subcutaneous tissue of the patient's left leg beneath the scar was infiltrated with crystalloid solution containing epinephrine to minimize blood loss. The scar was then excised down to via...

AWGU 268 AAPC Medical Coding (CPC) Final Exam 2017 (Test #1) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AVAILABLE (The correct answer has been verified, selected and highlighted in yellow for all of the questions below.) 1 What form is used to submit a provider’s charge to the insurance carrier? a. ABN b. UB-04 c. CMS-1500 d. Provider reimbursement form 2 AAPC credentialed coders have proven mastery of what information? a. Code sets b. Evaluation and management principl...

AAPC CPC Final Exam questions with correct and verified answers. The minimum necessary rule is based on sound current practice that protected health information should NOT be used or disclosed when it is not necessary to satisfy a particular purpose or carry out a function. What does this mean? a. Staff members are allowed to access any medical record without restriction b. Providers should develop safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to protected health information. c. Practices sh...

AAPC CPC Final Exam questions with correct and verified answers. Local Coverage Determinations are administered by whom? a. State Law b. NCDs c. Each regional MAC d. LMRPs - Correct answer c. Each regional MAC" "ABN stands for _____. a. Advanced Benefits Notification b. Advisory Beneficial Notice c. Admitting Beneficiary Notice d. Advance Beneficiary Notice - Correct answer d. Advance Beneficiary Notice" "What type of health insurance provides coverage for low-income...

AAPC CPC Final Exam 2023-2024 Real Exam With Questions And Correct Answers(Verified Answers)| Garded A+ A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A...

AAPC CPC Chapter 5 | 70 Questions with 100% Correct Answers| 2022/2023 latest update AAPC CPC Chapter 5 | 70 Questions with 100% Correct Answers D Correct Answer: A patient is diagnosed with pressure ulcers on each heel. Each heel displays bone involvement with no evidence of necrosis. Select the diagnosis code(s). A) L97.406 B) L89.619 C) L89.610, L89.620 D) L89.619, L89.629 C Correct Answer: A patient with age-related osteoporosis suffers a pathologic fracture to her right hip. She is...