COC Business Operations & Practice Management 2

Question 1

Which accrediting body provides facility accreditation for O&P practices in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ABC (American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics)

Answer

ABC provides both individual practitioner certification and facility accreditation for O&P practices, which is required for Medicare supplier enrollment.

Question 2

The Medicare competitive bidding program most directly affects O&P practices by:

Accepted Answer

Requiring suppliers in competitive bidding areas to win contracts to supply certain DMEPOS items

Answer

Competitive bidding requires DMEPOS suppliers in designated markets to bid for contracts to supply covered items at reduced reimbursement rates, affecting practice viability.

Question 3

An O&P practitioner's duty of care to a patient includes which of the following obligations?

Accepted Answer

Providing competent care consistent with accepted professional standards

Answer

The duty of care requires practitioners to deliver services that meet the accepted standard of care for the profession, protecting patients from negligent practice.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) in Medicare billing for O&P?

Accepted Answer

To inform patients that Medicare may not cover a service and obtain their agreement to pay if denied

Answer

An ABN notifies Medicare beneficiaries that a service may not be covered, giving them the choice to proceed and accept financial responsibility if Medicare denies the claim.

Question 5

Patient abandonment in O&P practice refers to:

Accepted Answer

Terminating care without adequate notice, transition plan, or reason, leaving the patient without needed services

Answer

Patient abandonment occurs when a practitioner unilaterally terminates care without proper notification, sufficient cause, or arrangement for alternative services, potentially harming the patient.

COC - Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner Practice Test

COC - Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner Practice Test

COC Business Operations & Practice Management 2