FREE CCMA Medical Billing and Coding Basics Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which coding system is used to report diagnoses and conditions on insurance claims?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM

Answer

CPT

Answer

HCPCS Level II

Answer

NDC

Question 2

A fixed amount that a patient pays for a covered healthcare service at the time of the visit is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Copayment

Answer

Deductible

Answer

Coinsurance

Answer

Premium

Question 3

Which claim form is used by physicians and other non-institutional providers to bill for their services?

Accepted Answer

CMS-1500

Answer

UB-04

Answer

CMS-1490S

Answer

EOB

Question 4

Which government-sponsored insurance program primarily covers individuals aged 65 and older?

Accepted Answer

Medicare

Answer

Medicaid

Answer

TRICARE

Answer

CHAMPVA

Question 5

In medical billing, what does the acronym 'EOB' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Explanation of Benefits

Answer

Estimate of Billing

Answer

End of Business

Answer

Electronic Office Billing

Question 6

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are used to identify what?

Accepted Answer

Medical services and procedures

Answer

Patient diagnoses

Answer

Medical equipment and supplies

Answer

Prescription drugs