Medical Coding and Billing Final Exam
Medical Coding and Billing Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
During Mrs. Smith's visit to Dr. Johnson she provides a description of a concerning
health condition.. Mrs. Smith believes that Dr. Johnson will use this information to
evaluate and manage her condition and for no other purpose. Mrs. Smith's belief is an
expectation of ____.
Correct Answer
confidentiality
Question 2
The documentation type that contains various types of analyses or examinations of
body substances collected from the patient.
Correct Answer
Lab Report
Question 3
Vital statistics for live births that are sent to a healthcare database are an example of
_____.
Correct Answer
secondary data
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of switching from a paper-based record to an
electronic-based record?
Correct Answer
Coding accuracy
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Question 5
A portal through which patients can view and manage their healthcare information
online is called a(n)_____ this information is owned and managed by ______.
Correct Answer
personal health record; the patient
Question 6
Which of the following is an ancillary report?
Correct Answer
Radiology
Question 7
Which of the following is true in regard to the release of protected health information
(ROI)?
Correct Answer
A covered entity must provide access to PHI in the manner requested by the
individual
Question 8
After suffering a stroke, a patient requires therapy to assist in performing activities of
daily living such as getting dressed and cooking. Which department would assist this
patient?
Correct Answer
Occupational therapy
Question 9
Which federal agency is tasked with governing and regulating healthcare in the
United States?
Correct Answer
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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Question 10
Dr. Taylor wants to join the medical staff at ABC hospital. Which of the following
would the medical administration office check to see if Dr. Taylor meets the
qualifications for hospital privileges?
Correct Answer
Medical staff bylaws
Question 11
Which of the following is another name for outpatient care?
Correct Answer
Ambulatory care
Question 12
Which of the follow departments/specialties uses radioactive substances to diagnose
and treat patients?
Correct Answer
Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy
Question 13
Mrs.Thomas is discharged from the hospital but she will continue with IV antibiotics
for 2 weeks. Which type of care would manage the administration of her antibiotics?
Correct Answer
Home Care
Question 14
Mr. Thomas has moved to a new city and is looking for a physician to help manage
his diabetes. Which type of specialist would he look for?
Correct Answer
Endo
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Question 15
Which of the following should NOT be included in a tracking system for disclosures of
PHI?
Correct Answer
Social security numbers and diagnosis codes for the patient
Question 16
Which of the following is NOT an example of a secure site through which PHI could
be sent electronically?
Correct Answer
Registries and databases
Question 17
In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the physician would be considered the ________.
Correct Answer
defendant
Question 18
The legal health record must be maintained according to all of the following except:
Correct Answer
The OIG work plan
Question 19
Which of the following is true about destruction of the health record?
Correct Answer
Destruction must be done as part of the organization's usual course of business
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Medical Coding and Billing Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
During Mrs. Smith's visit to Dr. Johnson she provides a description of a concerning
health condition.. Mrs. Smith believes that Dr. Johnson will use this information to
evaluate and manage her condition and for no other purpose. Mrs. Smith's belief is an
expectation of ____.
Correct Answer
confidentiality
Question 2
The documentation type that contains various types of analyses or examinations of
body substances collected from the patient.
Correct Answer
Lab Report
Question 3
Vital statistics for live births that are sent to a healthcare database are an example of
_____.
Correct Answer
secondary data
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of switching from a paper-based record to an
electronic-based record?
Correct Answer
Coding accuracy
Page 1 of 44
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Question 5
A portal through which patients can view and manage their healthcare information
online is called a(n)_____ this information is owned and managed by ______.
Correct Answer
personal health record; the patient
Question 6
Which of the following is an ancillary report?
Correct Answer
Radiology
Question 7
Which of the following is true in regard to the release of protected health information
(ROI)?
Correct Answer
A covered entity must provide access to PHI in the manner requested by the
individual
Question 8
After suffering a stroke, a patient requires therapy to assist in performing activities of
daily living such as getting dressed and cooking. Which department would assist this
patient?
Correct Answer
Occupational therapy
Question 9
Which federal agency is tasked with governing and regulating healthcare in the
United States?
Correct Answer
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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Question 10
Dr. Taylor wants to join the medical staff at ABC hospital. Which of the following
would the medical administration office check to see if Dr. Taylor meets the
qualifications for hospital privileges?
Correct Answer
Medical staff bylaws
Question 11
Which of the following is another name for outpatient care?
Correct Answer
Ambulatory care
Question 12
Which of the follow departments/specialties uses radioactive substances to diagnose
and treat patients?
Correct Answer
Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy
Question 13
Mrs.Thomas is discharged from the hospital but she will continue with IV antibiotics
for 2 weeks. Which type of care would manage the administration of her antibiotics?
Correct Answer
Home Care
Question 14
Mr. Thomas has moved to a new city and is looking for a physician to help manage
his diabetes. Which type of specialist would he look for?
Correct Answer
Endo
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Question 15
Which of the following should NOT be included in a tracking system for disclosures of
PHI?
Correct Answer
Social security numbers and diagnosis codes for the patient
Question 16
Which of the following is NOT an example of a secure site through which PHI could
be sent electronically?
Correct Answer
Registries and databases
Question 17
In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the physician would be considered the ________.
Correct Answer
defendant
Question 18
The legal health record must be maintained according to all of the following except:
Correct Answer
The OIG work plan
Question 19
Which of the following is true about destruction of the health record?
Correct Answer
Destruction must be done as part of the organization's usual course of business
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