CMAA EXAM PRACTICE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | NEW LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | 100% PASS!!

CMAA EXAM PRACTICE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | NEW LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | 100% PASS!! A provider refers a patient to a specialist for carcinoma. The medical administrative assistant should schedule an appointment with which of the following specialists? -Endocrinologist -Gastroenterologist -Pulmonologist -Oncologist - Correct Answer :Oncologist Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for a medical administrative assistant when handling a rejected health insurance claim? -Downcode the claim to ensure payments -Resubmit the claim with new diagnostic and procedure codes -Verify coding compliance and resubmit the claim for adjudication -Update the claim with an alternate date of service - Correct Answer :Verify coding compliance and resubmit the claim for adjudication - A+ TEST BANK 2 Which of the following actions is required by a patient when requesting a copy of his medical record? -Call thy physician office to verify his identity -Provide a signed HIPAA privacy notice -Complete a Record Release Authorization Submit a provider request form - Correct Answer :Complete a Record Release Authorization Which of the following office procedures is outside the scope of practice of a medical administrative assistant? -Signing for a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) -Distributing petty cash for out-of-pocket expenses -Signing for a court-ordered subpoena issued for the office -Distributing intra-office mail to team members - Correct Answer :Signing for a court-ordered subpoena issued for the office Which of the following is the most effective way for a medical administrative assistant to reduce the number of no-show appointments? A+ TEST BANK 3 -Send a text message 1-2 days before a scheduled appointment -Send a text message 1 week before a scheduled appointment -Call patients 1-2 days before a scheduled appointment -Call patients 1 week before scheduled appointment - Correct Answer :Call patients 1-2 days before a scheduled appointment Which of the following is a court order to mandate appearance and produce medical records for a trial? -Subpoena duces tecum -Disposition -Order to disclose -Respondeat superior - Correct Answer :Subpoena duces tecum After deactivating the security system, which of the following actions should a medical administrative assistant take next when opening the office in the morning? -Access the answering service -Restock the exam rooms -Print the appointment schedule for the day -Ensure petty cash is available - Correct Answer :Access the answering service - A+ TEST BANK 4 Prior to an invasive procedure, a patient asks a medical administrative assistant about other options that are available. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Inform the patient of commonly used alternatives -Advise the patient to ask the provider about alternatives -Seek out a clinical medical assistant to explain alternatives -Provide the patient with alternate provider's telephone numbers - Correct Answer :Advise the patient to ask the provider about alternatives Which of the following items is appropriate to purchase with petty cash? Postage owed for an equipment delivery Five boxes of computer paper -$75 gift card for employee of the Quarter -Provider Cell phone Payment - Correct Answer :Postage owed for an equipment delivery Who is responsible for obtaining preauthorization for inpatient hospitalization? -the patient - the admitting facility -the plan administrator A+ TEST BANK 5 -The provider performing the procedure - Correct Answer :The provider performing the procedure Which of the following terms indicates the improper release of PHI? -Libel -Felony -Breach of contract -Breach of confidentiality - Correct Answer :Breach of confidentiality In which of the following locations should a medical administrative assistant store valued office items, such as checkbooks, prescription pads, and access keys? -In the receptionist area -In an off-site facility -In the manager's office - In a locked box - Correct Answer :In a locked box Which of the following is an OSHA regulation that must be reviewed yearly to ensure compliance? -workplace violence prevention plan -emergency action plan -needlestick and sharp injuries report - A+ TEST BANK 6 -bloodborne pathogens standard - Correct Answer :bloodborne pathogens standard A medical administrative assistant is scheduling a patient for a procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? -Provide test preparation instructions -ensure that a signed consent form is filed in the patients chart -verify the patients insurance -obtain a written prescription from the provider - Correct Answer :obtain a written prescription from the provider