HLTH215 week 1 medical coding quiz 1 exam Answers chapter 2 summer 2025

Question 1
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Who is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA security rule?
1. OIG
2. HHS
3. Correct:
OCR
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4. CMS
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What is the definition of medical coding?
1. Deciphering explanation of benefits provided by an insurance carrier.
2. Correct:
Translating documentation into numerical/alphanumerical codes used to
obtain reimbursement.
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3. Translating services a provider performs into documentation.
4. Translating documentation into software compatible notes.
Question 3
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The minimum necessary rule applies to
1. Disclosures to or requests by a health care provider for treatment purposes.

,2. Disclosures to the individual who is the subject of the information.
3. Uses or disclosures that are required by other law.
4. Correct:

, Covered entities taking reasonable steps to limit use or disclosure of PHI
Correct answer
Question 4
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What does CMS-HCC stand for?
1. County Mandated Services – Heightened Control Center
2. Country Mandated Services – Hospital Correct Coding Initiative
3. Correct:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hierarchal Condition Category
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4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hospital Correct Coding Initiative
Question 5
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Which provider is NOT a mid-level provider?
1. Physician Assistant
2. Nurse Practitioner
3. Correct:
Anesthesiologist
Correct answer
4. All choices are mid-level providers
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In what year did HIPAA become law?
1. 1992