CPMA Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers

CPMA Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers The Joint Commission requires that Factors that Affect Learning must be ascertained for a hospital or hospital owned physician practice when assessing this element what does this include? - Answer-*The patients ability to read, method learning, & understanding. *Any language or physical disabilities *Cultural beliefs. According to Federal regulations how long must report copies and printouts of films, scans, & other radiological image services be kept? - Answer-5 years. At what point would a provider repay overpayments reported on a self-disclosure to the OIG? - Answer-At the conclusion of the OIG inquiry. What is considered essential elements to allow for proper coding of an operative report? - Answer-*the approach *type of anesthesia *location & severity of the wounds repaired. Who is NOT considered a covered entity under HIPAA? - Answer-Health care consultant What entails the proper authentication of an entry in a medical record? - Answer-Legible signature of the author and the date the entry is signed. What is the time limit mandated by CMS for adding a late entry into a medical record? - Answer-There is not a time limit. When should an ABN be signed? - Answer-Prior to performing a procedure that may be denied for lack of medical necessity to a Medicare beneficiary Under a Corporate Integrity Agreement how many charts must be audited to determine the financial error rate? - Answer-50 charts.