Exam (elaborations) CPPM

Which of the following is NOT a typical duty of a practice manager? a. Implement strategies to reduce the A/R b. Inventory control for supplies needed for minor surgeries c. Fostering a referral source for new patients d. Preparation of the patient for the physician - ANSPreparation of the patient for the physician Which of the following includes the payment amount and denial explanations for claims submitted? a. Denial reconciliation report b. Accounts receivable report c. Explanation of benefits (EOB) d. Encounter form - ANSExplanation of benefits (EOB) You work for a primary care practice. A patient has recently suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and your physician wants to send the patient to a specialist for a consultation. Which specialty would handle this type of diagnosis? a. Infectious disease b. Endocrinology c. Rheumatology d. Neurology - ANSNeurology A physician assistant (PA) is hired by a cardiology practice to help see patients in the hospital. The PA performs all the rounds and notifies the physician on call if there are any patients that need to be seen by a physician. Is it appropriate to bill for the PA's services as incident-to? a. No, incident-to services are not covered in a hospital setting. b. Yes, as long as the physician sees the patient later in the day. c. Yes, as long as the services are consistent with an established plan of care. d. No, the physician needs to see every patient in order to bill incident to. - ANSNo, incident-to services are not covered in a hospital setting. What is a good way to improve efficiency and accuracy in the registration process? a. Mail an invoice rather than collect at time of service. b. Audit two records per staff member every year for accuracy. c. Scan a copy of the patient's insurance card. d. Email audit results to staff members with instructions to improve. Training takes up too much time. - ANSScan a copy of the patient's insurance card. What percentage of communication occurs through body language? a. 35 b. 85 c. 55 d. 15 - ANS55 Which of the following is the best example of communicating in a difficult conversation? a. Arguing or disagreeing with the speaker. b. Let the person know, "I understand how you feel." c. Let the person know, "It's going to be alright." d. Provide some advice for the person who is wrong. - ANSLet the person know, "I understand how you feel." Which option is NOT a reason to append a modifier to a CPT® or HCPCS Level II code? a. Separate and distinct service performed b. Medical necessity c. Discontinued procedure d. Multiple procedures were performed - ANSMedical necessity Which two code sets are used by physicians and non-physician practitioners (NPPs) to report professional services for procedures in an outpatient setting?