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code that measures performanc and outcomes

PHI stands for private health information

which managing pay plans require preauthorization

pts who are too talkative should be dismissed from office before they take up too much time

assignment of benefits

The american recovery and reinvestment act of 09 is commonly known as the economic stimulus package. was meant to promot

physicians that enter into a contracr and agree to the rules.

physicians can expect reductions in the amount that they are paid from medicare and medicaid if not compliant by 2015

pts. name must be used

most frequently used follow up method

downcoding can increase reimbursements

best way to deside if pt needs help is to..

completing CMS-1500 in what section is "about pts."

the maker of the check is the person to whom it it written

most health insurance cover

the three basic filing methods are alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric

Volume for ICD-9 codes used for diagnostic

Tricare with options is called

which is true when scheduling new pts.

etiology refers to the underlying cause or origin of a disease

to examine claims for correctness befor submission

the insurance claim should always be proofread

which is not a method of organizing files

preauthorization means you can get authorized for money and precertified means you are certified before

pt name goes in

when requesting an apt and it is nt avaliable..

code first note present and has underlying conditons,code first and use additional codes

numeric filing provides extra confidentiality to medical records

the name of the first endorser of the check indicates the last person who received the money

why must you write a note in file if pt does not show

Do not leave health care files in room, Sign off of EHR when leaving room

medical records offer protection to the physician during legal procedings if they are accurate and complete

medigap pays

The coder should always refer to the tabular index first

advantage of using color coded filing

the address block 7 has whose address

most effective way to get payment from pt

which is not an advantage of color filing

vets are covered under

a detailed history takes the shortest amount of time

if pt is waiting longer than ___ minutes MA may ask if they want to rescedule

less storageis needed for EHR systems

organizations that fund own insurance

modifier indicator when a new physician maked a diagnosis

the preferred filing methods for physicians

matrix booking makes sure you do not book pts during

ICD 10 code used for additional diagnosis in outpatient setting

which is not accurate when correcting errors on files

first step in medical billing is to

HMO model hires physicians and pays their sallary

claims with an error

last month of pregnancy- 5 months after birth

code assigned for urgent care facilities

glass partitions should never be used in today's medical offices

the pt owns the medical file

which type of scheduling to create short term flexablitiy

entities that pay on debt, but are not involved in the charges

which not recieved by the utilization review committee

MA must remember that a physician will have other types of apts like..

The EHR can allow pts to set their own apts using the internet

person who fails to show without a notice is considered

info gained from questioning pt or through the questionare page before apt are considered.

how to properly index Dr. Gill Freeman

which is not true about exam room

Letter used for new diagnosis when coding

80%/20% calculations

a crowded reception room means the physician is very popular and competent

processs requires by some insurance carriers in which the provider obtains permission before is called preauthorization

for security reason, stating the provider is not avaliable is best used in what situation?