PAR PAR Medical Terminology and Clinical Documentation

Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'CPT' stand for in medical billing?

Accepted Answer

Current Procedural Terminology

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Clinical Patient Tracking

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Certified Provider Taxonomy

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Comprehensive Payment Table

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an ICD-10-CM code in patient access?

Accepted Answer

To identify the patient's diagnosis or reason for the encounter

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To specify the procedure performed

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To indicate the provider's specialty

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To record the patient's insurance group number

Question 3

What does 'NPI' stand for in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

National Provider Identifier

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Network Payment Index

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New Patient Intake

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Non-Participating Insurance

Question 4

What is the purpose of an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)?

Accepted Answer

To inform Medicare patients that a service may not be covered and they may be responsible for payment

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To authorize a patient's hospital admission

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To document a patient's financial assistance eligibility

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To obtain consent for release of medical information

Question 5

What does the term 'superbill' refer to in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

An itemized statement listing all services rendered along with corresponding diagnosis and procedure codes

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A bill sent to a patient after insurance has paid

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A summary of outstanding balances across multiple accounts

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A government form used to submit Medicare claims

Question 6

What is a 'covered entity' as defined under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A health plan, healthcare clearinghouse, or healthcare provider that transmits health information electronically

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Any business that contracts with a hospital

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A patient who has active insurance coverage

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A federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid