Anatomy Option 2

1. Question : The increased demand for medical billers, medical office assistants, and medical coders can be attributed to:

Student Answer: Physicians having more responsibility for filing claims Untimely claims payments that result in financial difficulty More patients using managed care All of the above

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2. Question : All of the following changes were a result of managed care except

Student Answer: Physicians having more responsibility for filing claims Physicians having to wait 30 days or longer for payment Patients having to pay for services when rendered Physicians having to add to their staff

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3. Question : A candidate for Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certification is motivated to:

Student Answer: Assist providers in maximizing reimbursement through proper coding Improve his/her medical billing knowledge Develop new skills in proper documentation All of the above

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4. Question : The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification proves proficiency in all of the following except:

Student Answer: ICD-9-CM, CPT®, and HCPCS concepts Computer literacy, business communication, and insurance Data quality and skills in medical coding Accurate patient record maintenance, management and analysis

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5. Question : The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is awarded through the :

Student Answer: American Academy of Professional Coders National Healthcare Association National Center for Competency Testing American Health Information Management Association

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6. Question : The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is awarded through the:

Student Answer: National