AAPC CPB - Chapter 1 Review Study Guide 2023/2024.

What does the acronym PHI stand for? a. Patient Healthcare Information b. Patient History of Illness c. Protected Health Information d. Protected Healthcare Index - correct answer c. Protected Health Information A new radiology company opens in town. The manager calls your practice and offers to pay $20 for every Medicare patient you send to them for radiology services. What does this offer violate? a. Stark Laws b. HIPAA c. Anti-Kickback law d. Qui Tam - correct answer c. Anti-Kickback law Which of the following is NOT a component of the Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) payer model? a. Offer a discounted fee schedule b. Operate within networks c. Require the enrollee to maintain a PCP d. Utilization of preferred providers - correct answer c. Require the enrollee to maintain a PCP In which of the following circumstances may PHI not be disclosed without the patient's authorization or permission? a. An office receives a court order.