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CPB PRACTICE EXAM A QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Joe and Mary are a married couple and both carry insurance from their employers. Joe was born on
February 23, 1977 and Mary was born on April 4, 1974. Using the birthday rule, who carries the primary
insurance for their children for billing?
A. Joe, because he is the male head of the household.
B. Mary, because her date of birth is the 4th and Joe's date of birth is the 23rd.
C. Mary, because her birth year is before Joe's birth
D. Joe, because his birth month and day are before - ANSWER✔✔-D. Joe, because his birth month and
day are before
Which type of managed care insurance allows patients to self-refer to out-of-network providers and pay
a higher co-insurance/copay amount?
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I. HMO
II. PPO
III. EPO
IV. POS
V. Capitation
A. II B. IV
C. II and IV D. II, III, and V - ANSWER✔✔-C. II and IV
A patient covered by a PPO is scheduled for knee replacement surgery. The biller contacts the insurance
carrier to verify benefits and preauthorize the procedure. The carrier verifies the patient has a $500
deductible which must be met. After the deductible, the PPO will pay 80% of the claim. The contracted
rate for the procedure is $2,500. What is the patient's responsibility?
A. $400
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B. $500
C. $900
D. $1,600 - ANSWER✔✔-C. $900
When a nonparticipating provider files a claim for a patient to BC/BS, how is the payment processed?
A. The payment is sent to the patient and the patient must pay the provider.
B. The payment is sent to the provider if the provider agrees to accept assignment.
C. The payment is sent to the provider regardless if he accepts assignment.
D. The claim is not paid because the provider is not participating in the plan. - ANSWER✔✔-A. The
payment is sent to the patient and the patient must pay the provider.
Which of the following TRICARE options is/are available to active duty service members?
A. TRICARE Standard
B. TRICARE Prime
C. TRICARE Extra
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