CPC Exam Review Chapter 1
CMS - Answer-Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare - Answer-coverage individuals over 65 years old, blind, disable and individuals with
permanent kidney disease and end stage renal disease (ESRD)
ESRD - Answer-end stage renal disease
CMS regulations - Answer-determine the coding requirements for medicare and non-medicare payers
alike.
Medicare part A - Answer-Cover impatient hospital care, nursing facilities, hospice care and home
healthcare.
Medicare part B - Answer-Cover medically necessary physician's services, outpatient care and other
medical services, including some preventive services. Is an optional service that require a premium
payment and a yearly deductible and co insurance.
Medicare part C - Answer-Is know as Medicare Advantage, that combines Part A and part B. Is manage
by a private insurer approve by Medicare.
CMS - Answer-Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare - Answer-coverage individuals over 65 years old, blind, disable and individuals with
permanent kidney disease and end stage renal disease (ESRD)
ESRD - Answer-end stage renal disease
CMS regulations - Answer-determine the coding requirements for medicare and non-medicare payers
alike.
Medicare part A - Answer-Cover impatient hospital care, nursing facilities, hospice care and home
healthcare.
Medicare part B - Answer-Cover medically necessary physician's services, outpatient care and other
medical services, including some preventive services. Is an optional service that require a premium
payment and a yearly deductible and co insurance.
Medicare part C - Answer-Is know as Medicare Advantage, that combines Part A and part B. Is manage
by a private insurer approve by Medicare.
