CPMA practice exam A verified with correct answers 2026/2027 version
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SOAP- answer>>> >>>Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
CHEDDAR- answer>>> >>>Chief complaint, Hx, Exam, Details of problem/complaint,
Drugs & dosages, Assessment, Return visit
Subjective- answer>>> >>>Pt complaint
Objective- answer>>> >>>Provider observation
Assessment- answer>>> >>>Medical Dx
Plan- answer>>> >>>Treatment
You are performing an audit of e/m services for a FP office. In the encounter you read
the physician ordered and reviewed a differential WBC. What elements would you
expect to see in the medical records?- answer>>> >>>Patient ID, assignment of
benefits, pt's medical hx, immunizations, physical examination, lab report, clinical
impression & physician orders. When labs are ordered, there must be a copy of the
order and the lab report that the physician has reviewed.
What is the minimum requirement for the signature of the author of an entry in the
medical records?- answer>>> >>>The first initial, last name and credentials
Based on JCAHO accreditation guidance for personal data, what two elements must be
evident in the medical records?- answer>>> >>>Personal biographical data and
consent for Treatment or authorization for Treatment form.
What is a comprehensive/focus review audit?- answer>>> >>>A large number of claims
are selected for review that might be focused on specific procedure and/or dx codes
What is RAT-STATS used for by an auditor?- answer>>> >>>Software used in
performing statistical random samples and evaluating results.
The Stark Statute applies to who and states what?- answer>>> >>>Applies to
government payers. States the provider cannot refer pts to a health care facility where
they or immediate family members has a financial relationship.
What are the recommended number of charts to audit per provider and the minimum
frequency of the audit?- answer>>> >>>10 records per provider each year.
When can a RAC extrapolate the overpayment(s) on claim?- answer>>> >>>If a RAC
can demonstrate a high level of error, the RAC can then extrapolate the findings and
request a refund.
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SOAP- answer>>> >>>Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
CHEDDAR- answer>>> >>>Chief complaint, Hx, Exam, Details of problem/complaint,
Drugs & dosages, Assessment, Return visit
Subjective- answer>>> >>>Pt complaint
Objective- answer>>> >>>Provider observation
Assessment- answer>>> >>>Medical Dx
Plan- answer>>> >>>Treatment
You are performing an audit of e/m services for a FP office. In the encounter you read
the physician ordered and reviewed a differential WBC. What elements would you
expect to see in the medical records?- answer>>> >>>Patient ID, assignment of
benefits, pt's medical hx, immunizations, physical examination, lab report, clinical
impression & physician orders. When labs are ordered, there must be a copy of the
order and the lab report that the physician has reviewed.
What is the minimum requirement for the signature of the author of an entry in the
medical records?- answer>>> >>>The first initial, last name and credentials
Based on JCAHO accreditation guidance for personal data, what two elements must be
evident in the medical records?- answer>>> >>>Personal biographical data and
consent for Treatment or authorization for Treatment form.
What is a comprehensive/focus review audit?- answer>>> >>>A large number of claims
are selected for review that might be focused on specific procedure and/or dx codes
What is RAT-STATS used for by an auditor?- answer>>> >>>Software used in
performing statistical random samples and evaluating results.
The Stark Statute applies to who and states what?- answer>>> >>>Applies to
government payers. States the provider cannot refer pts to a health care facility where
they or immediate family members has a financial relationship.
What are the recommended number of charts to audit per provider and the minimum
frequency of the audit?- answer>>> >>>10 records per provider each year.
When can a RAC extrapolate the overpayment(s) on claim?- answer>>> >>>If a RAC
can demonstrate a high level of error, the RAC can then extrapolate the findings and
request a refund.
