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109 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 109
A provider prescribes an EKG for a patient who has a rapid heart rate. Which of the following
should be recorded as the reason for the EKG?
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Cardiologist
Term 2 of 109
A patient receives an (EOB) explanation of benefits stating services will not be covered
because out of pocket medical expenses have not been met. The amount owed is defined as
which of the following?
coinsurance
assignment of benefits
deductible
medicare
Term 3 of 109
Which of the following actions is necessary if a prescribed CPT code is not listed on the
preprinted patient encounter form?
remove the entire encounter form from the patient's file
call the insurance company to verify the code
ask the patient to provide their own code
manually add the procedure code to the form
,Term 4 of 109
Which of the following approaches is appropriate when preparing a patient for surgery?
postage used for an equipment delivery
hipaa compliance
encounter form
review written instructions with patient
Term 5 of 109
When performing closing procedures for the day, which of the following must be secured with
a lock and key?
Hipaa compliance
Provider's prescription pads
artificial plants and floral arrangements for aesthetics
Process the requisition for shipment
Term 6 of 109
Which of the following is the most efficient method for a CMAA to collect payment for
services?
collect due amounts at the time of the patient's visit
wait for patients to voluntarily offer payment
offer discounts for payments made at a later date
send invoices to patients after their appointments
,Term 7 of 109
A CMAA is creating a business correspondence. Which of the following salutations is
appropriate for the assistant to use?/
Informed Consent
Dear Mr. Goodwin:
Dear Mr. Mark Smith M.d.,
Re: Janehudley
Term 8 of 109
Which of the following should a CMAA complete if a provider believes Medicare might not
cover a procedure
Assignment of benefits
Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
Surgical audit tool
Remittance advice (ra)
Term 9 of 109
During which of the following processes is a CMAA relieved from gaining authorization from a
patient?
release of the information for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations (TPO)
disclosure of information for marketing purposes
providing information for research studies
sharing patient data with family members
, Term 10 of 109
Which of the following prefixes means "abnormal"?
hypo-
dia-
ab-
dys-
Term 11 of 109
Which of the following is an abbreviation for a type of routine blood test?
EEG
CDC
CBC
CBR
Term 12 of 109
Employers are mandated to provide a training program to employees regarding OSHA
guidelines within which of the following timeframes?
after an employee has completed their probation period
every five years as per company policy
before an employee begins work and annually thereafter
only when an employee requests it
109 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 109
A provider prescribes an EKG for a patient who has a rapid heart rate. Which of the following
should be recorded as the reason for the EKG?
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Cardiologist
Term 2 of 109
A patient receives an (EOB) explanation of benefits stating services will not be covered
because out of pocket medical expenses have not been met. The amount owed is defined as
which of the following?
coinsurance
assignment of benefits
deductible
medicare
Term 3 of 109
Which of the following actions is necessary if a prescribed CPT code is not listed on the
preprinted patient encounter form?
remove the entire encounter form from the patient's file
call the insurance company to verify the code
ask the patient to provide their own code
manually add the procedure code to the form
,Term 4 of 109
Which of the following approaches is appropriate when preparing a patient for surgery?
postage used for an equipment delivery
hipaa compliance
encounter form
review written instructions with patient
Term 5 of 109
When performing closing procedures for the day, which of the following must be secured with
a lock and key?
Hipaa compliance
Provider's prescription pads
artificial plants and floral arrangements for aesthetics
Process the requisition for shipment
Term 6 of 109
Which of the following is the most efficient method for a CMAA to collect payment for
services?
collect due amounts at the time of the patient's visit
wait for patients to voluntarily offer payment
offer discounts for payments made at a later date
send invoices to patients after their appointments
,Term 7 of 109
A CMAA is creating a business correspondence. Which of the following salutations is
appropriate for the assistant to use?/
Informed Consent
Dear Mr. Goodwin:
Dear Mr. Mark Smith M.d.,
Re: Janehudley
Term 8 of 109
Which of the following should a CMAA complete if a provider believes Medicare might not
cover a procedure
Assignment of benefits
Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
Surgical audit tool
Remittance advice (ra)
Term 9 of 109
During which of the following processes is a CMAA relieved from gaining authorization from a
patient?
release of the information for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations (TPO)
disclosure of information for marketing purposes
providing information for research studies
sharing patient data with family members
, Term 10 of 109
Which of the following prefixes means "abnormal"?
hypo-
dia-
ab-
dys-
Term 11 of 109
Which of the following is an abbreviation for a type of routine blood test?
EEG
CDC
CBC
CBR
Term 12 of 109
Employers are mandated to provide a training program to employees regarding OSHA
guidelines within which of the following timeframes?
after an employee has completed their probation period
every five years as per company policy
before an employee begins work and annually thereafter
only when an employee requests it
