NCCT Medical Assistant Exam
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Correct Questions and
Answers
1. A new patient comes to the window to find out what the
abbreviation LMP on her form means. The medical
office assistant blurts out the answer for the office to
hear. Which of the following standards has the medical
office assistant violated?
A. HITECH
B. HIPAA
C. JCAHO
D. Medicare
CORRECT ANSWER: B. HIPAA
, 2. The most effective method to manage patient statements
and other financial invoices as well as avoid payment
delays is to:
A. Write off overdue balances
B. Use a bimonthly billing system
C. Collect fees at the time of service
D. Issue periodic reminders
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Use a bimonthly billing system
3. If a provider charges for services that were not
performed, it is considered:
A. A clerical error
B. Malpractice
C. A HIPAA violation
D. Fraud
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Fraud
4. A list of all account balances and the amounts owed to
the medical practice at the end of the day is called an:
A. Aging summary analysis
B. Accounts receivable report
, C. Insurance aging report
D. Accounts payable report
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Accounts receivable report
5. The medical office has experienced a breach of patient
information involving 200 patients, including Medicare
patients. Which of the following should the medical
office notify first regarding the breach?
A. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
B. The affected patients
C. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
D. Office of Civil Rights
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS)
6. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the
deposits not agreeing with the credits on the day sheet or
the patient ledgers?
A. There are duplicate cards.
B. Cash is missing.
C. The bank made an error.
D. Payment is misplaced.
Review Latest 2026/2027
Version | 100% Verified with
Correct Questions and
Answers
1. A new patient comes to the window to find out what the
abbreviation LMP on her form means. The medical
office assistant blurts out the answer for the office to
hear. Which of the following standards has the medical
office assistant violated?
A. HITECH
B. HIPAA
C. JCAHO
D. Medicare
CORRECT ANSWER: B. HIPAA
, 2. The most effective method to manage patient statements
and other financial invoices as well as avoid payment
delays is to:
A. Write off overdue balances
B. Use a bimonthly billing system
C. Collect fees at the time of service
D. Issue periodic reminders
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Use a bimonthly billing system
3. If a provider charges for services that were not
performed, it is considered:
A. A clerical error
B. Malpractice
C. A HIPAA violation
D. Fraud
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Fraud
4. A list of all account balances and the amounts owed to
the medical practice at the end of the day is called an:
A. Aging summary analysis
B. Accounts receivable report
, C. Insurance aging report
D. Accounts payable report
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Accounts receivable report
5. The medical office has experienced a breach of patient
information involving 200 patients, including Medicare
patients. Which of the following should the medical
office notify first regarding the breach?
A. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
B. The affected patients
C. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
D. Office of Civil Rights
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS)
6. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the
deposits not agreeing with the credits on the day sheet or
the patient ledgers?
A. There are duplicate cards.
B. Cash is missing.
C. The bank made an error.
D. Payment is misplaced.
