AAPC CPC [2024] Exam: Chapter 1 (with Complete Answers)

What does MAC stands for? correct answers Medicare Administrative Contractor Which coding manuals do outpatient coders focus on learning? correct answers CPT®, HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-CM In what year was the AAPC founded? correct answers 1988 What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1⁄2 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? correct answers Physician Assistant (PA) In what year did HIPAA become law? correct answers 1996 Which type of information is NOT maintained in a medical record? correct answers Financial Records The minimum necessary rule is based on sound current practice that protected health information should NOT be used or disclosed when it is not necessary to satisfy a particular purpose or carry out a function. What does this mean? correct answers Providers should develop safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to protected health information. If an NCD does not exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient, who determines coverage? correct answers Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Professionals who specialize in coding are called:q correct answers Coding specialists In what year was HITECH enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? correct answers 2009 LCDs only have jurisdiction in their ____. correct answers Region How many components are included in an effective compliance plan? correct answers 7 Many coding professionals go on to find work as: correct answers Consultants The Medicare program is made up of several parts. Which part is affected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Hierarchical Condition Categories (CMS-HCC)? correct answers Part C According to AAPC's Code of Ethics, an AAPC member shall use only ____ and ____ means in all professional dealings. correct answers Legal and Ethical