CMAA Comprehensive Review 3

Question 1

What is the significance of the Notice of Privacy Practices under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Informs patients of their PHI rights, how the practice uses their information, and how to file complaints

Answer

The NPP is a legally required document informing patients about their HIPAA rights, PHI use, and complaint procedures.

Question 2

How should a CMAA prioritize tasks when the office is extremely busy?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize by patient safety impact, time sensitivity, and importance; urgent clinical matters first

Answer

Assess patient safety impact, time sensitivity, and importance, addressing urgent clinical communications first.

Question 3

What is an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)?

Accepted Answer

Notice given to Medicare patients before a potentially uncovered service

Answer

An ABN informs Medicare beneficiaries before a potentially uncovered service that they may be financially responsible.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a fee schedule?

Accepted Answer

Establish standard charges for all services, serving as the billing basis

Answer

A fee schedule lists standard charges for every service the practice provides, establishing the basis for all billing.

Question 5

How should pharmaceutical drug samples received by the office be handled?

Accepted Answer

Log, store properly, track expiration, and dispense only under physician direction

Answer

Samples must be logged, stored per requirements, monitored for expiration, and dispensed only under physician authorization.

CMAA - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Practice Test