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A set of practice questions and answers related to the nha 2024-2025 cbcs exam, focusing on medical billing and coding procedures. It covers topics such as insurance eligibility verification, claim submission, coding guidelines, and hipaa regulations. The questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts in medical billing and coding.
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"Dr. Smith preformed a minor surgical procedure on John Doe at an outpatient surgery center.
procedures performed in an ambulatory surgery center ASC)" "Sarah, a medical billing specialist, is reviewing the account of a patient named John Doe. She notices that the insurance company has a lack of pre-authorization for a specific procedure. What
the necessary pre-authorization and then resubmit the claim" "Dr. Smith is submitting a CMS-1500 claim form for patient named John Doe, who received outpatient services covered by medicare. Which section of the CMS-1500 form should Dr. Smith complete to indicate the type of insurance plan covering John Doe?
required to process the claim" "Sarah, a patient. has recently filled for bankruptcy. As a medical billing specialist, what is the
Cease all collection activities and notify the bankruptcy court" "When coding for telemedicine services, which modifier should be appended to indicate the
"When a patient has multiple insurance plans, which insurance plan is typically considered the
employer"
"Sarah, a medical billing specialist, is verifying insurance eligibility for a patient named John who has a commercial insurance plan. Which of the following is a requirement she must fulfill to
patient's policy number and group number" "Which of the following is the most crucial step in ensuring all applicable charges are captured for
progress notes"
"Sarah visits her primary care physician for a routine check-up. Her insurance plan has 20% coinsurance rate after meeting a $200 deductible. The total bill for the visit is $500 , and Sarah has already met her deductible for the year.How much is Sarah responsible for paying out-of-pocket for this visit?
"Which of the following government insurance plans primarily covers individuals aged 65 and
"Sarah, a medical billing and coding specialist, is verifying insurance eligibility for a new patient, John Doe, who has recently switched to a new insurance provider. What is the most crucial piece of documentation Sarah needs to ensure John's insurance coverage is valid before proceeding
and a referral to a cardiologist. Which section of the progress notes should be primarily reduced
"Mr. Johnson, a 68-year-old retiree, has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and requires regular medical check-ups, prescription medications, and potential hospital stays. Which part of
"Which of the following anatomical structures is primarily responsible for production of insulin?
"Which act primarily governs the privacy and security of patient health information in the United
"Dr. Smith is reviewing the latest updates to the ICD-10-CM coding manual and notices changes in the guidelines for reporting certain diseases. He wants to ensure compliance with the new standards. Which organization is primarily responsible for publishing and updating these coding
"Maria vists her primary care physician for a routine check-up. Her insurance plan includes a 20% coinsurance for her office visits after meeting her deductible. The total charge for the visit is $200, and Maria has already meet her deductible for the year. How much is Maria responsible for
"When coding for a patient's visit, which of the following tasks is essential to ensure accurate
pertinent information" "Which modifier should be used to indicate when a procedure was preformed on the left side of the body?
Maintenance Organization (HMO)"
"Dr. Smith's office is submitting a paper claim for a patient named John Doe. The office staff needs to ensure that the claim is processed without delays. Which of the following is steps is most
fields on the claim form are completed" "Dr. Smith refers his patient, Mr. Johnson, to an imaging center for an MRI. The imaging center is owned by Dr. Smith's brother. Under the Stark Law, which of the following actions is most
to the ownership interest of his brother" "Dr. Smith performed a comprehensive evaluation and management (E/M) service for a new patient, John Doe, who presented with multiple chronic conditions requiring extensive diagnostic procedures and coordination of care. Which CPT code should be used to accurately report this
"Jane Doe arrives at the clinic for her scheduled appointment. As a medical billing and coding specialist, you need to verify her insurance eligibility. Which of the following steps is the most
patient's insurance information by contacting the insurance company directly" "What critical information should be verified on a patient's insurance card to ensure proper billing
"Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), which of the following scenarios allows for the release of Protected Health Information (PHI) without patient
order" "Sarah, a medical billing specialist, is a reviewing a patient's account to ensure all charges are accurately captured before submitting the claim to the insurance company. She notices that a procedures performed during the patient's visit was not documented in the medical record. What should Sarah do next to comply with regulatory guidelines and ensure the accuracy of the claim?
submit the claim" "When coding for telemedicine services, which modifier should be used to indicate the service was provided via synchronous telecommunication?
"Sarah, a patient enrolled in a Health Maintenance Organization Plan (HMO), needs to see a specialist for her chronic back pain. What must Sarah do to ensure her visit to the specialist is
physician" "Dr. Smith Preformed a minor surgical procedure on John Doe at an ambulatory surgical center. Which place of service code should be used for this setting?
relationship to the patient" "What is one of the primary goals of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
and security of electronic health records (EHRs)" "Sarah, a medical billing specialist, is reviewing a claim fro a patient named John Doe. She notices that the procedure code used does not match the diagnosis code provided. To ensure compliance
the healthcare provider to verify the correct codes" "Under the False Claims Act, which of the following actions would most likely result in a violation?
- CORRECT ANSWER Submitting a claim for services that were not provided" "When coding for a patient visit, which of the following tasks is essential to ensure accurate and
codes" "Which section of the medical record typically contains the patient's chief complaint and history
"Maria, a 45-year-old patient, has health insurance coverage through her employer. During her recent visit to the clinic, the medical billing specialist needed to verify her eligibility for services
covered by a third party payer. Which of the following steps should the specialist take first to
third-party payer directly to verify coverage"
"Sarah, a billing specialist, receives a denial for a claim submitted for a patient named John Doe. The denial states that the procedure was not medically necessary. Sarah believes the procedure was indeed necessary and supported by documentation. What should Sarah do next according to
supporting documentation" "When coding for a patient diagnosed with both Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Diabetic nephropathy and hypertension, with of the following sequences of IDC-10-CM codes is most accurate based on coding guidelines?
the insurance company for accuracy"
"Maria, a medical billing specialist, is reviewing a patient's account to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. She notices that the insurance claim for a recent procedure was denied due to incorrect coding. What should Maria do first to correct this issue and ensure proper
coding errors" "Which modifier should be used to indicate a distinct procedural service that is not normally
"Dr. Smith's office receives a request from a health insurance company fro patient Jane Doe's medical records to process a claim. Which of the following actions is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations regarding the permitted use and
relevant portions of the medical record nescessary to process the claim." "Dr. Smith has referred his patient, John Doe, to a specialist for further evaluation of a chronic condition. Before the specialist can see John, the insurance company requires certain steps to be completed. Which of the following actions should be taken ensure that the specialist visit is
precertification is completed" "Dr. Smith has referred his patient, John Doe to a specialist for a complex diagnostic procedure. Before scheduling the appointment, the specialist office needs to confirm insurance coverage. What is the first step the specialist office should take to ensure that the procedure will be covered
insurance company"
Contacting the insurance company directly" "Dr. Smith is reviewing the medical records of a patient named John Doe, who has been diagnosed with "hypertensive heart disease with heart failure". Which ICD-10-CM code should be used to accurately represent this diagnosis?
status of outstanding claims and unpaid patient balances" "Dr. Smith conducted a remote visit with a patient named John Doe for a follow-up on his chronic hypertension. During the visit, Dr. Smith reviewed John's medication, discussed lifestyle changes, and adjusted his prescription. Which CPT code should be used to accurately bill for this remote visit.
"When a patient passes away with outstanding medical bills, which entity is responsible for settling these debts?
company begins to pay its share" "Which of the following types of data is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)?
"Which of the following is considered a critical aspect to consider when adhering to payer-specific
documentation requirements for each payer" "Sarah is a medical coder at a hospital. She notices that a patient's insurance information was incorrectly entered during the patient registration phase, leading to a claim denial. Which phase of the revenue cycle should Sarah focus on to correct the error and resubmit the claim?
"Sarah, a medical billing specialist, is verifying insurance eligibility for a new patient, John Doe, who has recently switched to a new insurance provider. What is the most critical document Sarah
"Sarah, a 65-year-old patient, is visiting your clinic for a routine check-up. She has Medicare Part A and Part B. During her visit, she mentions that she needs a prescription for her chronic condition. Which part of Medicare should be checked to ensure that her prescription is covered?
reasons" "Sarah, a medical billing specialist is managing the accounts receivable for a clinic. She notices that a patient's bill has been outstanding for 90 days. To initiate the dunning process, which
"Sarah, a 65-year-old patient, is admitted to the hospital with severe chest pain. After a thorough examination, she is diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with hypertension. During her stay, she develops pneumonia. Which of the following is the correct sequence of coding for Sarah's conditions?
"A patient named John Smith is admitted to the hospital with acute respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. During his stay, he also develops a urinary tract infection (UTI). When coding for optimal reimbursement, which condition should be
"Emily Johnson, a patient, arrives at your clinic for her first appointment. As the medical billing and coding specialist, you need to verify her insurance eligibility. Which piece of demographic
"Which if the following is the primary purpose of the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in the medical
amount covered by insurance" "During a routine audit, it was discovered that a billing clerk, Jane, inadvertently sent a patient's billing information to the wrong address. What is the most appropriate action Jane should take to
"Mr. Johnson, a 68-year-old Medicare beneficiary, is considering purchasing a Medigap policy to cover some of the healthcare costs that medicare does not cover. Which of the following costs is typically covered by a Medigap policy?
document her decision in her file" "When reviewing a claim rejection due to an invalid diagnosis code, what is the first step a
diagnosis code against the ICD-10-CM coding manual" "When coding for oncology services, which of the following codes is used to report the administration of chemotherapy drugs?
include any necessary modifiers"
settings" "Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of G-codes in Medicare billing?
"Sarah, a 45-year-old patient, was treated for a chronic condition and her insurance claim was denied due to lack of necessity. As a medical billing specialist, which step should you take first to
additional documentation to support the claim" "A 45-year-old patient named John Doe presents to the clinic with symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath. After a thorough examination, the physician diagnosis him with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Which ICD-10-CM code should be used to accurately reflect this diagnosis?
address"
"Which of the following is the most accurate step to ensure that a claim is transmitted correctly to
error-free." "Dr. Smith is evaluating a new patient, John Doe, who presents with multiple chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. The visit involves a comprehensive history, comprehensive examination, and high complexity medical decision making. Based on the key components and
99205: New patient visit involving a comprehensive history, comprehensive examination, and high complexity" "Sarah, a medical billing specialist, is reviewing an EDI 835 transaction for a recent claim submitted to an insurance company. She notices that the payment has been denied due to a "CO-
claim was denied due to exceeding the maximum allowable amount" "Which of the following acronyms is correctly matched with its medical term?
"Sarah, a medical billing specialist, is processing a payment for a patient named John Doe. She needs to verify the remittance advice RA, and post any necessary contractural adjustments, write-offs, take-backs, and withholds. Upon reviewing the RA, Sarah notices a discrepancy in the
"Which of the following is a key criterion for determining medical necessity in medical billing and
"Which organization is responsible for publishing and updating the international classification of diseases (ICD) coding manuals?
process the claim"
"Which of the following is NOT a TRICARE plan option available to eligible beneficiaries?
"Dr. Smith is coding a patient's medical record and needs to ensure that the coding is compliant with the latest guidelines. Which organization is primarily responsible for publishing and updating
Health Organization (WHO)"