Certification Revie PART 3

What is the maximum time from date of service to file a Medicare Claim

Whose responsibility is it to obtain the preauthorization for an inpatient procedure?

A surgery patient was advised to stop taking aspirin 1 week before the surgery. She called stating she forgot.

What should the CMAA do first when processing the daily mail?

If the provider requests a diagnostic test at the hospital, which action should be taken?

Which surgical procedure is used to remove a patient's gallbladder?

Who needs to sign the information release form for a minor child?

Which of these terms means "disease causing organism?

An EOB contains what?

Which part of the body would a spirometer be used to measure functionality?

When deciding how long to keep old patient medical records, consult the

When a patient is required to pay 10% of charges, this is a (an)

Which information is acceptable to leave on a voicemail reminder of an appoinment?

What is the primary purpose of a matrix?

Which of these would let a patient know they will be charged for not showing up for an appointment?

A staff member is attending a continuing education seminar. How should the CMAA keep other staff informed?

Which is acceptable to have in a pediatric office waiting room?

Which is within the scope of practice for a CMAA?

Who owns the medical record?

The section of the Patient's Bill of Rights that permits a patient to update her past smoking record is

What color container is used to dispose of biohazardous waste?

Which is the main purpose of documenting no-shows and cancellations of appointments?

What prefix relates to muscles?

What part does the CMAA play in the auditing process?

Which term means appear and produce medical records for a court case?

When dealing with a patient covered under Worker's Compensation, what is required for the CMAA?

To protect privacy and follow HIPAA rules, the CMAA should do what when stepping away from her desk?

When a patient has to pay a certain amount before insurance begins paying, this amount is his..

Which specialist treats arrhythmia?

If an elderly patient brings his daughter to the office and asks for clarification about a new medicine, you should

Which part of Medicare covers BOTH in patient and out patient services?

What does CXR stand for?

If a patient has 80/20 primary insurance and secondary insurance, how much would the 2nd plan be billed for a $360 bill

When receiving a new patient's previous medical record, what should the CMAA do with it first?

A new patient checks in for her appointment and learns that the provider is not covered. How could this be prevented?

Microsoft Access would be used to do which of the following?

Which is the best method to remind patients of appointments scheduled in the future?

An unexpected emergency has called the provider away. What should the CMAA do?

When should patients' charts be pulled for appointments?

Which claim form is used for hospital stays?

Which root term means "swallow"

Which insurance company would you have a patient sign an ABN for non-covered services?

If a patient asks about alternative treatments, how should the CMAA handle it?

Which specialist would treat a patient who has Parkinson's Disease?

Which is part of the annotation process?

Which is an acceptable greeting for a business letter?

If a patient presents her mother's Medicare card stating she is a covered dependent, what should the CMAA do?

What should the CMAA follow when scheduling patients for a particular medical office?

Taking a patient's blood pressure against their will is

When determining the primary insurance for a child, the Birthday rule applies. How does this work?