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AMCA Pre-Test A Exam Questions and
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When typing a physician's name as part of the inside address in a letter, which of the following
would be the correct format?
A. Dr. Jeffery L. Daigle, MD
B. DR. Daigle
C. Doctor Daigle
D. Doctor Jeffrey L. Daigle
E. Jeffrey L. Daigle, MD - ANS E. Jeffrey L. Daigle, MD
The suffix -rrhexis means:
Select one:
A. Scarring
B. Rupture
C. Suture
D. Bleeding - ANS B. Rupture
If end- means "within" and arter- means "artery," what doest -ectomy mean in the word
hysterectomy?
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Select one:
A. Surgical excision
B. Removal of aterial plaque
C. Surgical incision
D. Aterial constriction - ANS A. Surgical excision
A flat fee determined by an insurance provider as the responsibility of the insured for each visit
and services rendered is known as:
Select one:
A. Fee schedule
B. Deductible
C. Co-payment
D. Coinsurance - ANS C. Co-payment
Any fracture that occurs as the result of a disease is known as a _____.
Select one:
A. Pathologic fracture
B. Comminuted fracture
C. Greenstick fracture
D. Hairline fracture - ANS A. Pathologic fracture
Which of the following must a coder understand in order to determine the correct diagnosis
code assignment?
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Select one:
A. The prevalence of disease as reported in geographic area
B. The number of medications prescribed for each condition
C. The services medically necessary for diagnostic code linkage
D. Whether or not the diagnosis was present on admission - ANS C. The services medically
necessary for diagnostic code linkage
Avoiding the duplication of benefits paid by the primary and secondary insurance is achieved
by:
Select one:
A. Collecting patient co-payments at the time of the visit
B. Billing the patient for any portion of a claim not paid by the primary insurance
C. Billing both insurance companies simultaneously
D. Correctly identifying primary and secondary insurance policies in order to preserve
coordination of benefits - ANS D. Correctly identifying primary and secondary insurance
policies in order to preserve coordination of benefits
To which anatomical location does crani- refer?
Select one:
A. Skull
B. Kidney
C. Gland
D. Brain - ANS A. Skull
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AMCA Pre-Test A Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
When typing a physician's name as part of the inside address in a letter, which of the following
would be the correct format?
A. Dr. Jeffery L. Daigle, MD
B. DR. Daigle
C. Doctor Daigle
D. Doctor Jeffrey L. Daigle
E. Jeffrey L. Daigle, MD - ANS E. Jeffrey L. Daigle, MD
The suffix -rrhexis means:
Select one:
A. Scarring
B. Rupture
C. Suture
D. Bleeding - ANS B. Rupture
If end- means "within" and arter- means "artery," what doest -ectomy mean in the word
hysterectomy?
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Select one:
A. Surgical excision
B. Removal of aterial plaque
C. Surgical incision
D. Aterial constriction - ANS A. Surgical excision
A flat fee determined by an insurance provider as the responsibility of the insured for each visit
and services rendered is known as:
Select one:
A. Fee schedule
B. Deductible
C. Co-payment
D. Coinsurance - ANS C. Co-payment
Any fracture that occurs as the result of a disease is known as a _____.
Select one:
A. Pathologic fracture
B. Comminuted fracture
C. Greenstick fracture
D. Hairline fracture - ANS A. Pathologic fracture
Which of the following must a coder understand in order to determine the correct diagnosis
code assignment?
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Select one:
A. The prevalence of disease as reported in geographic area
B. The number of medications prescribed for each condition
C. The services medically necessary for diagnostic code linkage
D. Whether or not the diagnosis was present on admission - ANS C. The services medically
necessary for diagnostic code linkage
Avoiding the duplication of benefits paid by the primary and secondary insurance is achieved
by:
Select one:
A. Collecting patient co-payments at the time of the visit
B. Billing the patient for any portion of a claim not paid by the primary insurance
C. Billing both insurance companies simultaneously
D. Correctly identifying primary and secondary insurance policies in order to preserve
coordination of benefits - ANS D. Correctly identifying primary and secondary insurance
policies in order to preserve coordination of benefits
To which anatomical location does crani- refer?
Select one:
A. Skull
B. Kidney
C. Gland
D. Brain - ANS A. Skull
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