Q4 review

subcutaneous

Computerized practice management software does not:

which technique is used to help locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body?

_ is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles, causing well-defined bald areas on the scalp or elsewhere-

onychomycosis

A payer practice in which a reported evaluation and management service is reduced to a lower level based strictly on-

recumbent

Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Level I codes are known as:

_ is a surgical technique in which tissue is destroyed using an electric spark

In a(n)_ plan, patients can see specialists without having to obtain referral from another physician.

because a primary care physician (PCP) in health maintenance organization (HMO) makes referrals and approves additional-

International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes are descriptive of the:

a _ drug is sold under the name given the drug by the manufacturer

purulent

the process of transferring information from one record to another is called:

Which technique is also known as a scientigram?

which term is also known as a pimple?

A/an _ is an undesirable reaction that accompanies the principal response for which the drug was taken

py/o

when coding procedures and diagnoses, you isolate the main from the provider's statement assessment or description for-

exanthem

petechiae

_ is a superficial bacterial infection of the hair shafts in areas with extensive swear glands

paronychia

which type of tissue normally forms during the healing of a wound and eventually forms the scar?

for many patients and staff members, discussing the subject of money owed is touchy and uncomfortable. which of the -

seborrhea

the term _ refers to the discovery of the maximum amount of money that carrier will pay for primary surgery,-

a form of massage that uses soft-tissue manipulation focusing on applying pressure to trigger points to treat injuries-

scabies

A(n) _ form lists the procedures performed in a medical office and their respective codes

chloasma

hematuria

Which of the following would not be a required step in utilizing medical necessity guidelines?

Patient should be given a receipt:

The AMA defines medical necessity as services or procedures that a prudent physician would provide to a patient in-

The standard claim form (format) designed by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) to submit provider-

A/An _ is a benign skin growth that has a waxy or "pasted-on" look

A/An _ relieves inflammation and pain without affecting consciousness

Which term describes a torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound?

radi/o

Which of the following statements is not true when using healthcare common procedural coding system (HCPCS) level II-

which term is considered to be the fifth vital sign in certain settings, such as a hospital?

-uria

which term refers to a type of treatment in which a patient follows verbal prompts to envision a specific, peaceful-

a _ is a flat vascular birthmark made up of dilated blood vessels

hidr/o

services performed in the office are generally selected on a patient's encounter in the EMR by the:

otoscope

a(n) _ form lists the procedures performed in a medical office and their respective codes

who publishes current procedural terminology (CPT)?

when a patient arrives at the medical office, you should copy (or scan) _ of the insurance card(s)

purpura

The International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) remained in use in the-

-scopy

Which term refers to an abnormal heart sound that is most commonly a sign of defective heart valves?

_ is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells through the application of extreme cold

ecchymosis

radiolucent

hypothermia

pil/o

-scope

furuncles

glycosuria

speculum

-centesis

transdermal

albumin/o

the condition known as _ is excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body

Health insurance offered by private companies to persons eligible for Medicare benefits and specifically designed to-

urtic/o

Which condition involves tissue death that is usually associated with a loss of circulation?

prone position

A _ is a determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood

upcoding can result in:

cutane/o

There are no options for patients that do not have insurance

lithotomy position

A _ test is used to diagnose conditions with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoagulant therapy

When patients without health insurance are seen in the medical practice, they are classified as _ patients

intradermal

part _ of Medicare was created to provide coverage for both generic and brand-name drugs

which chemical causes the signs of an allergic response when it is released in response to allergens?

Which of the following would be considered a step or steps to verify insurance coverage and eligibility?

pruritus

Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?

Which of the following would be considered a step or steps to obtain precertification or preauthorization (predeter-

an elevated _ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body

hirsutism

which abnormal sac contains fluid, gas, or semisolid material?

computerized accounting systems:

which type of health maintenance organization (HMO) is composed of providers who practice in their own individual-

Which term refers to an open lesion of skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges?

assigning a procedure code that does not match patient documentation for the purpose or increasing reimbursement is-

erythema

Which type of tissue form the upper layer of the epidermis?

xer/o

under the birthday rule, if the parents divorce and retain their plans, the parent with _ is primary

calc/i

when records are reviewed by third-party payers, if a procedure is not documented, it:

Which technique is used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test?

According to CMS, the provider or supplier who routinely waives Medicare deductibles and co-payments is misrepresenting-

when coding, the primary reason for the office visit is listed first, and other reasons are listed in what order?

Carbuncle

Which position is used for examination and treatment of the anterior surface of the body?

The placement of medication under the tongue is known as _ administration

which term is also known as a mole?

Which term refers to a form of abrasion involving use of a revolving wire brush or sandpaper?

stethoscope

Pediculosis

The process of transferring information from one record to another is called:

A/An _ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results

Part _ of Medicare is for payment of medical expenses such as office visits and X-ray and laboratory services

glycos/o

son/o

which term is also known as a scab?

which term is also known as cardiopuncture?

which term describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patient's body from the entrance to the exit?

hyperthermia

Medicare will _ pay for services or supplies considered medically reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis given

_ medicine is a general term for practices and systems of health care that are used to supplement conventional, or-

rhytid/o

folliculitis

comedo

seb/o

which cells are also known as fat cells?

dermat/o

radiopaque

Medicare pays _ percent of the approved medical bill amount once the deductible is satisfied

creatin/o

which term refers to a group of eight specific tests that provide important information about the current status of the-

which term reflects the amount of wastes, minerals, and solids that are present in urine?

intravenous

which type of insurance does not require a referral for patient care and specialists?

ketonuria

Which of the following demonstrates why it is important to explain patient financial obligations for services rendered?

ophthalmoscope

Once a patient is ready to leave the hospital, _ is used to ensure that the patient is being discharged to the most-

sphygmomanometer

hirsut/o

cicatrix

a professional courtesy discount is an example of a(n):

a class of chemical compounds derived from vitamin A that are used in skin care are known as _

intramuscular