CMAA Medical Law and Ethics 5

Question 1

Under the False Claims Act, which action by a medical administrative assistant could result in federal penalties?

Accepted Answer

Filing a claim for a service not rendered to obtain reimbursement

Answer

Submitting claims for services not rendered constitutes healthcare fraud under the False Claims Act and carries serious civil and criminal penalties.

Question 2

A patient overhears office staff discussing another patient's diagnosis in the waiting room. This is an example of a violation of:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule prohibits the disclosure of protected health information in areas where unauthorized individuals may overhear.

Question 3

Which federal law prohibits physician self-referral to healthcare entities in which the physician has a financial relationship?

Accepted Answer

The Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law)

Answer

The Stark Law prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid patients to facilities where the physician or immediate family has a financial interest.

Question 4

A patient revokes a previously signed authorization for release of medical records. The medical office should:

Accepted Answer

Accept the revocation and stop future disclosures immediately

Answer

Under HIPAA, patients have the right to revoke authorizations at any time in writing, and the office must cease disclosures upon receipt.

Question 5

The legal concept of 'statute of limitations' in medical malpractice refers to:

Accepted Answer

The time period within which a patient must file a malpractice lawsuit

Answer

The statute of limitations sets the deadline by which a patient must initiate legal action after a malpractice incident, varying by state.

CMAA - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Practice Test

CMAA - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Practice Test

CMAA Medical Law and Ethics 5