Chapter 1 Quiz and Correct Answers

Chapter 1 Quiz and Correct Answers _____ is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA security rule - ansOCR A covered entity does not include ____ - ansPatients AAPC credentialed coders have proven mastery of what information? - ansCode sets Evaluation and management principles Documentation guidelines AAPC offers over 500 local chapters across the country for the purpose of ____ - anscontinuing education and networking According to the AAPC Code of Ethics, which term is NOT listed as an ethical principle of professional conduct? - ansEfficiency According to the OIG, internal monitoring and auditing should be performed by - ansperiodic audits Benefits of an active compliance plan include: - ansFaster, more accurate payment of claims Fewer billing mistakes Increased accuracy of provider documentation CMS-1500 form - ansAll physician, laboratory, DME, clinical, or non-facility settings use Each October, OIG releases a ____ outlining its priorities for the fiscal year ahead - ansWork Plan EHR stands for: - ansElectronic Health Record HITECH provides a ____ day window during which any violation not due to willful neglect may be corrected without penalty - ans30 HITECH was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the year ____ - ans2009 If an NCD does not exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient, who determines coverage? - ansMedicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) In what year did HIPAA become law? - ans1996 In what year was the AAPC founded? - ans1988