CO Business Operations & Practice Management Flashcards
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Under the ABC (American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics) credentialing system, how many continuing education units (CEUs) must a CO earn per five-year renewal cycle?
Answer: 50 CEUs
ABC requires Certified Orthotists to complete 50 continuing education units (CEUs) per five-year certification renewal period.
Which federal law governs the privacy of patient health information and applies directly to orthotic practices that transmit health information electronically?
Answer: HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) mandates the protection and confidential handling of patient health information.
What is a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) in the context of Medicare billing for orthotic devices?
Answer: A physician-signed document that establishes medical need for the ordered device
A CMN is a physician-signed document that certifies the medical necessity of an orthotic device for Medicare coverage and reimbursement.
Which Medicare benefit category covers most custom orthotic devices for outpatients?
Answer: Part B (Medical Insurance)
Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment, including most custom orthotic devices, for outpatient beneficiaries.
What does the term 'assignment' mean in Medicare orthotic billing?
Answer: The provider agrees to accept Medicare's approved amount as full payment
Accepting assignment means the orthotist agrees that Medicare's approved amount is payment in full and cannot bill the patient above that amount.
Which organization accredits orthotic and prosthetic patient care facilities in the United States?
Answer: Both ABC and BOC
Both ABC and BOC provide accreditation for orthotic and prosthetic patient care facilities in the United States.
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