All Exams Master Document For Physician Coding for CPC Preparation (Q-S)

Question 1 10 out of 10 points What document is referenced to when looking for potential problem areas identified by the government indicating scrutiny of the services within the coming year? Selected Answer: c. OIG Work Plan Correct Answer: c. OIG Work Plan Response Feedback: Rationale: Twice a year, the OIG releases a Work Plan outlining its priorities for the fiscal year ahead. Within the Work Plan, potential problem areas with claims submissions are listed and will be targeted with special scrutiny.  Question 2 0 out of 10 points According to the example LCD from Novitas Solutions, measurement of vitamin D levels is indicated for patients with which condition? Selected Answer: d. muscle weakness Correct Answer: b. fibromyalgia Response Feedback: Rationale: According to the LCD, measurement of vitamin D levels is indicated for patients with fibromyalgia.  Question 3 10 out of 10 points Under HIPAA, what would be a policy requirement for “minimum necessary”? Selected Answer: a. Only individuals whose job requires it may have access to protected health information. Correct Answer: a. Only individuals whose job requires it may have access to protected health information. Response Feedback: Rationale: It is the responsibility of a covered entity to develop and implement policies, best suited to its particular circumstances to meet HIPAA requirements. As a policy requirement, only those individuals whose job requires it may have access to protected health information.  Question 4 0 out of 10 points Which act was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and affected privacy and security? Selected Answer: a. HIPAA Correct Answer: b. HITECH Response Feedback: Rationale: The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) was enacted as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology. Portions of HITECH strengthen HIPAA rules by addressing privacy and security concerns associated with the electronic transmission of health information.  Question 5 10 out of 10 points What form is provided to a patient to indicate a service may not be covered by Medicare and the patient may be responsible for the charges? Selected Answer: d. ABN Correct Answer: d. ABN Response Feedback: Rationale: An Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is used when a Medicare beneficiary requests or agrees to receive a procedure or service that Medicare may not cover. This form notifies the patient of potential out of pocket costs for the patient.  Question 6 0 out of 10 points What document assists provider offices with the development of Compliance Manuals? Selected Answer: c. OIG Suggested Rules and Regulations Correct Answer: a. OIG Compliance Plan Guidance Response Feedback: Rationale: The OIG has offered compliance program guidance to form the basis of a voluntary compliance program for physician offices. Although this was released in October 2000, it is still active compliance guidance today.