CHAA Study Guide: vocab and
acronyms Chapters 1 – 3 with Complete
Solutions.(SCORED A)
explicit consent - ANSWER-Explicit consent — also known as express or direct consent
— means that an individual is clearly presented with an option to agree or disagree with
the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information: Explicit consent is usually
required when clear, documentable consent is required, and the purposes for which it is
being provided for is sensitive. Explicit consent can be provided verbally or in writing.
Implicit consent - ANSWER-Implicit consent — also known as deemed or indirect
consent — can mean two things:
You voluntarily personal information for an organization to collect, use, or disclose for
purposes that would be considered obvious at the time, or
You provide personal information to an organization and it is used in a way that clearly
benefits you and the organization's expectations are reasonable
express consent - ANSWER-Express consent, sometimes known as general consent, is
consent given after a question or proposition. In the medical field, most simple
procedures require express consent. For example, a nurse may ask "Can I take your
blood pressure?" If you reply "Yes," you have given express consent.
Informed consent - ANSWER-Like express consent, informed consent requires the
asking of a question and the receiving of an affirmative answer. However, informed
consent involves a greater discussion and more information. To obtain informed
consent, a doctor or nurse must fully discuss a patient's options and how a procedure
will affect him. For example, if a patient is considering a surgery, a doctor will explain
the surgical procedure, possible complications and other possible courses of action.
Informed consent - ANSWER-informed consent is required before any out-of-the
ordinary procedures
Express consent - ANSWER-express consent is adequate for typical procedures or
during an emergency.
Implied consent - ANSWER-If a patient is unconscious but her life is at risk, only implied
consent is required. Implied consent is inferred by actions or circumstance.
AHIMA - ANSWER-American Health Information Management Association
, AMA - ANSWER-against medical advice, American Medical Association
cash flow - ANSWER-
Claims assistance professional - ANSWER-CAP- works for the consumer, helps
patients file insurance claims
electronic mail - ANSWER-Transmission of electronic messages over networks.
ethics - ANSWER-the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making
decisions
etiquette - ANSWER-the customary code of polite behavior in society or among
members of a particular profession or group.
facility billing - ANSWER-Charging for services provided by hospitals, skilled-nursing, or
long term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, or ambulatory service centers.
insurance billing specialist - ANSWER-An individual who processes health insurance
claims in accordance with legal, professional, and insurance company guidelines and
regulations.
list service - ANSWER-An online computer service run from a website where questions
may be posted by subscribers.
medical billing representative - ANSWER-See insurance billing specialist
multiskilled health practitioner - ANSWER-An individual cross-trained to function in more
than one function,often in more than one discipline.
professional billing - ANSWER-charging for services performed by physicians, or non-
physician practitioners.
reimbursement specialist - ANSWER-Reviews health-related claims to determine the
medical necessity for procedures or services performed before payment
(reimbursement) is made to the provider.
Respondeat Superior - ANSWER-"Let the master answer" an employer is vicariously
liable for the behavior of an employee working within his or her scope of employment
AAMA - ANSWER-American Association of Medical Assistants
ACA - ANSWER-Affordable Care Act
ASHD - ANSWER-atherosclerotic heart disease
acronyms Chapters 1 – 3 with Complete
Solutions.(SCORED A)
explicit consent - ANSWER-Explicit consent — also known as express or direct consent
— means that an individual is clearly presented with an option to agree or disagree with
the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information: Explicit consent is usually
required when clear, documentable consent is required, and the purposes for which it is
being provided for is sensitive. Explicit consent can be provided verbally or in writing.
Implicit consent - ANSWER-Implicit consent — also known as deemed or indirect
consent — can mean two things:
You voluntarily personal information for an organization to collect, use, or disclose for
purposes that would be considered obvious at the time, or
You provide personal information to an organization and it is used in a way that clearly
benefits you and the organization's expectations are reasonable
express consent - ANSWER-Express consent, sometimes known as general consent, is
consent given after a question or proposition. In the medical field, most simple
procedures require express consent. For example, a nurse may ask "Can I take your
blood pressure?" If you reply "Yes," you have given express consent.
Informed consent - ANSWER-Like express consent, informed consent requires the
asking of a question and the receiving of an affirmative answer. However, informed
consent involves a greater discussion and more information. To obtain informed
consent, a doctor or nurse must fully discuss a patient's options and how a procedure
will affect him. For example, if a patient is considering a surgery, a doctor will explain
the surgical procedure, possible complications and other possible courses of action.
Informed consent - ANSWER-informed consent is required before any out-of-the
ordinary procedures
Express consent - ANSWER-express consent is adequate for typical procedures or
during an emergency.
Implied consent - ANSWER-If a patient is unconscious but her life is at risk, only implied
consent is required. Implied consent is inferred by actions or circumstance.
AHIMA - ANSWER-American Health Information Management Association
, AMA - ANSWER-against medical advice, American Medical Association
cash flow - ANSWER-
Claims assistance professional - ANSWER-CAP- works for the consumer, helps
patients file insurance claims
electronic mail - ANSWER-Transmission of electronic messages over networks.
ethics - ANSWER-the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making
decisions
etiquette - ANSWER-the customary code of polite behavior in society or among
members of a particular profession or group.
facility billing - ANSWER-Charging for services provided by hospitals, skilled-nursing, or
long term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, or ambulatory service centers.
insurance billing specialist - ANSWER-An individual who processes health insurance
claims in accordance with legal, professional, and insurance company guidelines and
regulations.
list service - ANSWER-An online computer service run from a website where questions
may be posted by subscribers.
medical billing representative - ANSWER-See insurance billing specialist
multiskilled health practitioner - ANSWER-An individual cross-trained to function in more
than one function,often in more than one discipline.
professional billing - ANSWER-charging for services performed by physicians, or non-
physician practitioners.
reimbursement specialist - ANSWER-Reviews health-related claims to determine the
medical necessity for procedures or services performed before payment
(reimbursement) is made to the provider.
Respondeat Superior - ANSWER-"Let the master answer" an employer is vicariously
liable for the behavior of an employee working within his or her scope of employment
AAMA - ANSWER-American Association of Medical Assistants
ACA - ANSWER-Affordable Care Act
ASHD - ANSWER-atherosclerotic heart disease
