CPCA Basic Math 4

Question 1

A patient's total bill is $4,200. Insurance pays $3,150. What percentage did insurance pay?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

Percentage paid = ($3,150 ÷ $4,200) × 100 = 75%.

Question 2

A physician's gross income is $280,000/year. If overhead expenses are 42%, what is the net income?

Accepted Answer

$162,400

Answer

Overhead = 42% × $280,000 = $117,600; net income = $280,000 − $117,600 = $162,400.

Question 3

A patient receives a 30-day supply of medication with 3 refills allowed. What is the total day supply the patient can receive?

Accepted Answer

120 days

Answer

Total = original fill + 3 refills = 4 × 30 days = 120 days.

Question 4

A coder has 216 charts to review in 4 days, working 6 hours per day. How many charts must be completed per hour?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

Total hours = 4 × 6 = 24; charts per hour = 216 ÷ 24 = 9.

Question 5

A claim shows a billed amount of $500, an allowed amount of $350, and a patient copay of $40. How much will the insurance pay after the copay?

Accepted Answer

$310

Answer

Insurance pays = allowed amount − copay = $350 − $40 = $310.

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