CO CO Business Operations & Practice Management

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

50 CEUs

Answer

ABC requires Certified Orthotists to complete 50 continuing education units (CEUs) per five-year certification renewal period.

Question 2

Which federal law governs the privacy of patient health information and applies directly to orthotic practices that transmit health information electronically?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) mandates the protection and confidential handling of patient health information.

Question 3

What is a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) in the context of Medicare billing for orthotic devices?

Accepted Answer

A physician-signed document that establishes medical need for the ordered device

Answer

A CMN is a physician-signed document that certifies the medical necessity of an orthotic device for Medicare coverage and reimbursement.

Question 4

Which Medicare benefit category covers most custom orthotic devices for outpatients?

Accepted Answer

Part B (Medical Insurance)

Answer

Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment, including most custom orthotic devices, for outpatient beneficiaries.

Question 5

What does the term 'assignment' mean in Medicare orthotic billing?

Accepted Answer

The provider agrees to accept Medicare's approved amount as full payment

Answer

Accepting assignment means the orthotist agrees that Medicare's approved amount is payment in full and cannot bill the patient above that amount.

(CO) Certified Orthotics Specialist Practice Test

(CO) Certified Orthotics Specialist Practice Test

CO CO Business Operations & Practice Management