FREE NCICS Insurance Billing & Reimbursement & Claims Processes Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of medical billing?

Accepted Answer

To ensure timely insurance reimbursement

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To maintain patient records.

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To update coding manuals.

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To hire new medical staff.

Question 2

What form is typically used to submit insurance claims for outpatient services?

Accepted Answer

CMS-1500

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UB-04

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ADA Form

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IRS-1040

Question 3

What does the term 'co-payment' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A fixed fee paid by the patient for services

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A percentage of the bill covered by insurance.

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An amount paid by insurance to the provider.

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A yearly deductible.

Question 4

Which party is responsible for verifying patient insurance eligibility?

Accepted Answer

The billing department

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The patient.

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The insurance company.

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The government.

Question 5

Which of the following is a common reason for insurance claim denial?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect patient information

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Timely filing

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Correct diagnosis

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Verified insurance

Question 6

What is 'preauthorization' in the insurance process?

Accepted Answer

Advance approval from insurance for services

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Payment after service.

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Patient's signature on forms.

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Service scheduling by the provider.

Question 7

Which code is used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim?

Accepted Answer

ICD code

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CPT code

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HCPCS code

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DRG code

Question 8

What is the main role of an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)?

Accepted Answer

To break down insurance claim processing and decisions

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To summarize a patient’s medical history.

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To list medical procedures performed.

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To authorize future visits.

Question 9

What is the purpose of claim scrubbing in medical billing?

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To identify and correct errors in claims before submission

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To clean medical equipment.

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To check insurance eligibility.

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To verify the patient’s diagnosis.