CPB HEALTHCARE CLAIMS PROCESSING
2026 STUDY GUIDE CORRECT SOLUTIONS
◉ When entering patient data information into a practice
management system?
A. Assume the information is correct
B. Enter the patient information accurately from the insurance card
and patient registration form
C. Review the information annually for correctness
D. The format of the information is not important but must be
entered
Answer: B. Enter the patient information accurately from the
insurance card and patient registration form.
Information gathered during the registration process is imperative
to the success of a clean claim. If information is entered into the
practice management system incorrectly, it can result in denied
claims or delayed payment.
◉ Which of the following would represent a typical Blue Cross ID
number?
, A. 123456789B
B. 987654321A
C. FEP555223113
D. M106325
Answer: C. FEP555223113
BCBS ID numbers are typically 3 letters followed by 9 numbers.
Medicare ID numbers are 9 numbers followed by an A or B.
◉ Patient types help to classify the patients based on
A. Age
B. Payer
C. Diagnosis
D. Address
Answer: B. Payer
Patient types are established to classify the type of insurance or the
payer the patient has.
◉ What authorizes information to be sent to the insurance payer so
payment of medical benefits can be processed?
2026 STUDY GUIDE CORRECT SOLUTIONS
◉ When entering patient data information into a practice
management system?
A. Assume the information is correct
B. Enter the patient information accurately from the insurance card
and patient registration form
C. Review the information annually for correctness
D. The format of the information is not important but must be
entered
Answer: B. Enter the patient information accurately from the
insurance card and patient registration form.
Information gathered during the registration process is imperative
to the success of a clean claim. If information is entered into the
practice management system incorrectly, it can result in denied
claims or delayed payment.
◉ Which of the following would represent a typical Blue Cross ID
number?
, A. 123456789B
B. 987654321A
C. FEP555223113
D. M106325
Answer: C. FEP555223113
BCBS ID numbers are typically 3 letters followed by 9 numbers.
Medicare ID numbers are 9 numbers followed by an A or B.
◉ Patient types help to classify the patients based on
A. Age
B. Payer
C. Diagnosis
D. Address
Answer: B. Payer
Patient types are established to classify the type of insurance or the
payer the patient has.
◉ What authorizes information to be sent to the insurance payer so
payment of medical benefits can be processed?
