Medical Administrative Assistant Final Exam

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1.

Which of the following is not one of the patients rights provided by HIPAA
- A.
  
  Right to notice of a facility's privacy practices
- B.
  
  Right to receive notice of all disclosures of PHI
- C.
  
  Right to obtain the origirnal medical record
- D.
  
  Right to have access to, view, and obtain a copy of their PHI
2.

Why is it usually poor policy to accept third-party checks from patients?
- A.
  
  This type fo check is illegal
- B.
  
  Third-party checks are not negotiable
- C.
  
  The check will likely bounce
- D.
  
  You cannot verify the reliability of the maker
3.

The non-profit organization that assists healthcare facilities by providing accreditation
- A.
  
  OSHA
- B.
  
  ABHES
- C.
  
  JCAHO
- D.
  
  JCHAO
4.

The medical assistant should collect which of the following when a new patient comes to the office?
- A.
  
  Patient information sheet
- B.
  
  Copy of insurance card, front and back
- C.
  
  Copy of driver's license
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

The process done before claims submission to examine claims for accuracy and completeness is to:
- A.
  
  Correct
- B.
  
  Audit
- C.
  
  Revise
- D.
  
  Reject
6.

The division of the federal government that enforces privacy standards is:
- A.
  
  OSHA
- B.
  
  HIPAA
- C.
  
  OCR
- D.
  
  OIG
7.

Which standard size letterhead is appropriate for most business correspondence?
- A.
  
  5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
- B.
  
  7 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches
- C.
  
  8 1/2 x 11 inches
- D.
  
  17 x 22 inches
8.

Acting in anticipation of future problems is:
- A.
  
  Being aware
- B.
  
  Being proactive
- C.
  
  Circumventing
- D.
  
  Incurring
9.

The medical record should be released only with a"
- A.
  
  Verbal order from the physician
- B.
  
  Written order from the physician
- C.
  
  Written release from the patient
- D.
  
  Verbal order from the office manager
10.

Which letter style combines efficiency with an attractive page layout?
- A.
  
  Modified-block
- B.
  
  Block
- C.
  
  Simplified
- D.
  
  None of the above
11.

How would you properly index the name "Amanda M. Stiles-Duncan" for filing?
- A.
  
  Stilesduncan, Amanda M.
- B.
  
  Stiles Duncan, Amanda M.
- C.
  
  Duncanstiles, Amanda M.
- D.
  
  Duncan, Amanda M. Stiles
12.

Which of the following is not objective information?
- A.
  
  Progress notes
- B.
  
  Family history
- C.
  
  Diagnosis
- D.
  
  Physical examination and findings
13.

How many diagnoses can be reported on the CMS-1500
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Six
14.

A document that explains what expenses were paid after submission to Medicare and sent to the physician's office is called a(n):
- A.
  
  Remittance advice
- B.
  
  Estimate of benefits
- C.
  
  Explanation fo benefits
- D.
  
  Utiliization review
15.

Which of the following is the usual business envelope size
- A.
  
  No. 5
- B.
  
  No. 10
- C.
  
  No. 6 3/4
- D.
  
  No. 5 3/4
16.

Arrange these names in alphabetic order (scroll down to view names). Select the sequence of the numbers that reflects the correct alphabetic order. (1) Woods-Jones, Stephanie (2) Ross, Kim (3) Mitchell, Pat (4) Jones, Sandra
- A.
  
  (1), (2), (3), (4)
- B.
  
  (3), (2), (4), (1)
- C.
  
  (2), (3), (1), (4)
- D.
  
  (4), (3), (2), (1)
17.

When working under a managed care plan, physicians agree to:
- A.
  
  Base fees on national trends
- B.
  
  Charge fees that are based on local community averages
- C.
  
  Accept fees that are predetermined by the plan
- D.
  
  Set fees within certain ranges provided by the plan
18.

Which if the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws
- A.
  
  Patients have more control over their medical records
- B.
  
  Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
- C.
  
  Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is used
- D.
  
  Violators are held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised
19.

The amount of money paid to keep an insurance policy in force is the:
- A.
  
  Premium
- B.
  
  Deductable
- C.
  
  Copay
- D.
  
  Co-insurance
20.

Leaders who are structured and organzied and who ensure that their subordinates understand their duties are called:
- A.
  
  Charismatic
- B.
  
  Transformational
- C.
  
  Transactional
- D.
  
  Democrative
21.

Information that is gained by questioning the patient or taken from a form is called _________ information
- A.
  
  Confidential
- B.
  
  Subjective
- C.
  
  Objective
- D.
  
  Necessary
22.

How many provisions does HIPAA contain"
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Four
23.

Whcih part of Medicare covers prescription drug services
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
24.

Who is the legal owner of the patient's medical record
- A.
  
  The patient
- B.
  
  The physician or agency where services were provided
- C.
  
  The patient's insurance company
- D.
  
  Both the patient and the physician
25.

The maximum amount of money that third-party payors will pay for a specific procedure or service is called the:
- A.
  
  Benefit
- B.
  
  Allowable charge
- C.
  
  Allowed service
- D.
  
  Incurred amount