Medical Billing and Coding exams test 2023

• National Coverage Determination (NCD) - Which of the following Medicare policies determines if a particular item or service is covered by Medicare? • Adjudication - Which of the following is considered the final determination of the issues involving settlement of an insurance claim? • Encounter Form - A form that contains charges, DOS, CPT codes, ICD codes, fees and copayment information • Admitting clerk - A patient comes to the hospital for an inpatient procedure. Which of the following hospital staff members is responsible for the initial patient interview, obtaining demographic and insurance information and documenting the chief complaint. • Using data encryption software on office workstations - Which of the following privacy measures ensures protected health information (PHI) • Sagittal - Divides the body from left and right • Coordination of Benefits - Which of the following provisions ensures that an insured's benefits from all insurance companies do not exceed 100% of allowable medical expenses? • Verify the age of the account - Which of the following actions should be taken first when reviewing a delinquent claim?