AAPC CPB - Chapter 1 Review questions with correct answers

What does the acronym PHI stand for? a. Patient Healthcare Information b. Patient History of Illness c. Protected Health Information d. Protected Healthcare Index Answer c. Protected Health Information A new radiology company opens in town. The manager calls your practice and offers to pay $20 for every Medicare patient you send to them for radiology services. What does this offer violate? a. Stark Laws b. HIPAA c. Anti-Kickback law d. Qui Tam Answer c. Anti-Kickback law Which of the following is NOT a component of the Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) payer model? a. Offer a discounted fee schedule b. Operate within networks c. Require the enrollee to maintain a PCP d. Utilization of preferred providers Answer c. Require the enrollee to maintain a PCP