AAPC CPC Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AAPC OFFICIAL CPC CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE NOTES QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.

The minimum necessary rule is based on sound current practice that protected health information should NOT be used or disclosed when it is not necessary to satisfy a particular purpose or carry out a function. What does this mean? a. Staff members are allowed to access any medical record without restriction b. Providers should develop safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to protected health information. c. Practices should only provide minimum necessary information to patients. d....

AAPC Official CPC Certification Study Guide Notes "Hold harmless clause" - answer* found in some non-Medicare health plan contracts * prohibits billing to patient for anything beyond deductibles and co-pays. A compliance plan may offer several benefits, including: - answer* more accurate payment of claims * fewer billing mistakes * improved documentation and more accurate coding * less chance of violating self-referral and anti-kickback status A healthcare clearing house is a - answer...

AAPC CPC Practice Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified) A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A. 11626 B. 11626, 12004-51 C. 11626...

AAPC CPC EXAM(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT 80+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2024 ALREADY GRADED A+

AAPC CPC Exam What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1/2 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? - Answer-Physician Assistant (PA) The ____ describes whether specific medical items, services, treatment procedures, or technologies are considered medically necessary under Medicare - Answer-National Coverage Determinations LCD's only have jurisdiction in their ____ area. - Answer-Regional ABN stands for - Answer-Advance B...

Derm/o - skin Dermat/o - skin Hidr/o - sweat, perspiration Kerat/o - Keratin, horny layer of skin Melan/o - Dark, black, melanin Onych/o - nail Seb/o - sebum, sebaceous gland Trich/o - hair Arthr/o - joint Burs/o - bursa, sac of fluid near joint Chondr/o - cartilage

When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) MAC stands for what!? - Medicare administrative contractor What is the definition of coding? - Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement. How many c...

What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1/2 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? - Physician Assistant (PA) The ____ describes whether specific medical items, services, treatment procedures, or technologies are considered medically necessary under Medicare - National Coverage Determinations LCD's only have jurisdiction in their ____ area. - Regional ABN stands for - Advance Beneficiary Notice HIPPA was made into law ...

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