CCBMA Medical Billing and Coding

Question 1

Which coding system is used to report medical diagnoses on insurance claims in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM

Answer

ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) is used to report diagnoses on US insurance claims.

Question 2

What does CPT stand for in medical billing?

Accepted Answer

Current Procedural Terminology

Answer

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, maintained by the AMA, describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a clean claim?

Accepted Answer

A claim submitted with all required, accurate information and no errors

Answer

A clean claim contains all required information, has no errors, and can be processed without additional information.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a superbill in a medical office?

Accepted Answer

To itemize services rendered and diagnostic codes for billing purposes

Answer

A superbill lists all services, procedures, and diagnoses for a patient encounter and is used to generate the insurance claim.

Question 5

Which federal program provides health insurance primarily for patients aged 65 and older?

Accepted Answer

Medicare

Answer

Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities.

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