CMAA EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100%
ACCURATE!!
when should an MA assistant schedule a return appointment for a pt - ANSWERSwhen
pt checks out
proper protocol when following up on nonpayment and of claims from third party payers
- ANSWERSnotify the pt of the claim; contact third party payer
when reviewing a pts history, a cmaa should identify the acronyms as setting for
medical care - ANSWERSSNF
which of the following is a characteristic of a block style letter - ANSWERSsalutations is
flushed left
which new patient form becomes part of the pt medical record - ANSWERShealth
history
in which of the following places should the office computer back up information stored -
ANSWERSin an offsite location
information that needs to be removed from the sign in sheet - ANSWERSthe full name
of the pt
a provider will be out of the office. the cmaa action would take first - ANSWERSupdate
the schedule to reflect provider is away
before releasing medical records - ANSWERSask pt to sign a release form requesting
record
which of the following owns a pt medical record - ANSWERScreator
reason why the cmaa would print and review appt schedule - ANSWERSto ensure
charts are prepared
rhinoplasty is the surgical repair of - ANSWERSthe nose
which form does a pt sign to ensure that the insurance co pays the claim directly to the
provider - ANSWERSassignment of benefits
which of the following is necessary for a provider to prescribe controlled substances -
ANSWERSDEA number
, if an insurance co does not pay claim, the cmaa should complete which of the following
first - ANSWERScall the insurance co
which pt should cmaa assistant dress first - ANSWERSa pt SOB
before a pt has an outpatient surgery the cmaa should - ANSWERSpre certify the
procedure with the pt insurance co
when making travel plans for a group of providers. cmaa first step should be -
ANSWERSdevelop itinerary
before submitting a claim for a pt with medicaid insurance - ANSWERScontact carrier
for eligibility
which term is used to describe an oxygen deficiency that causes the skin to turn blue in
color - ANSWERScyanosis
correspondence between a pt and a provider should be send using which mail -
ANSWERScertified mail
transferred from acute care hospital to a SNF allows cmaa to - ANSWERSconcurrent
care
cmaa released records without authorization. which term describes this scenario -
ANSWERSrespondent superior
a cmaa is composing a collection letter . which actions should assistant take -
ANSWERSindividualize collection letter
date labeled used as a follow up method should be checked daily - ANSWERStickler file
during the checkout the cmaa is required to - ANSWERScheck encounter form to see if
a follow up was required
when financial policies change. which of the following is the practice's responsibility -
ANSWERSmailing to pt
first step to travel arrangements for providers to attend a conference -
ANSWERSitinerary
times the physician is not available to see pt - ANSWERSmatrix
who has the right to decide how and whom the information is communicated -
ANSWERSprovider
ACCURATE!!
when should an MA assistant schedule a return appointment for a pt - ANSWERSwhen
pt checks out
proper protocol when following up on nonpayment and of claims from third party payers
- ANSWERSnotify the pt of the claim; contact third party payer
when reviewing a pts history, a cmaa should identify the acronyms as setting for
medical care - ANSWERSSNF
which of the following is a characteristic of a block style letter - ANSWERSsalutations is
flushed left
which new patient form becomes part of the pt medical record - ANSWERShealth
history
in which of the following places should the office computer back up information stored -
ANSWERSin an offsite location
information that needs to be removed from the sign in sheet - ANSWERSthe full name
of the pt
a provider will be out of the office. the cmaa action would take first - ANSWERSupdate
the schedule to reflect provider is away
before releasing medical records - ANSWERSask pt to sign a release form requesting
record
which of the following owns a pt medical record - ANSWERScreator
reason why the cmaa would print and review appt schedule - ANSWERSto ensure
charts are prepared
rhinoplasty is the surgical repair of - ANSWERSthe nose
which form does a pt sign to ensure that the insurance co pays the claim directly to the
provider - ANSWERSassignment of benefits
which of the following is necessary for a provider to prescribe controlled substances -
ANSWERSDEA number
, if an insurance co does not pay claim, the cmaa should complete which of the following
first - ANSWERScall the insurance co
which pt should cmaa assistant dress first - ANSWERSa pt SOB
before a pt has an outpatient surgery the cmaa should - ANSWERSpre certify the
procedure with the pt insurance co
when making travel plans for a group of providers. cmaa first step should be -
ANSWERSdevelop itinerary
before submitting a claim for a pt with medicaid insurance - ANSWERScontact carrier
for eligibility
which term is used to describe an oxygen deficiency that causes the skin to turn blue in
color - ANSWERScyanosis
correspondence between a pt and a provider should be send using which mail -
ANSWERScertified mail
transferred from acute care hospital to a SNF allows cmaa to - ANSWERSconcurrent
care
cmaa released records without authorization. which term describes this scenario -
ANSWERSrespondent superior
a cmaa is composing a collection letter . which actions should assistant take -
ANSWERSindividualize collection letter
date labeled used as a follow up method should be checked daily - ANSWERStickler file
during the checkout the cmaa is required to - ANSWERScheck encounter form to see if
a follow up was required
when financial policies change. which of the following is the practice's responsibility -
ANSWERSmailing to pt
first step to travel arrangements for providers to attend a conference -
ANSWERSitinerary
times the physician is not available to see pt - ANSWERSmatrix
who has the right to decide how and whom the information is communicated -
ANSWERSprovider
