CPC 2022 Exam Study Guide| 105 questions| with complete solutions

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Proper code assignment is determined both by _____________ in the medical record and by the unique rules that govern each code set in that instance Correct Answer: Documentation (content) The role... a coder may take on to verify that the documentation supports the codes the physician has selected Correct Answer: An auditor If the medical record is inaccurate or incomplete, it will not translate properly to the language of codes. What can a coder do in order for the medical record to be complete and accurate so they can bill properly? Correct Answer: Query the physician How often are codes and insurance payment policies updated? Correct Answer: Quarterly (usually) Non-Physician Provider (also known as mid-level providers or physician extenders) Correct Answer: NPP Physician assistant Correct Answer: PA Nurse practitioner Correct Answer: NP The two types of primary insurances Correct Answer: Commercial and Government Private payers that may offer both group and individual plans Correct Answer: Commercial Carriers The most significant government insurer; a federal health insurance program Correct Answer: Medicare Medicare provides coverage for what kind of people? Correct Answer: People over 65, blind or disabled individuals, and people with permanent kidney failure or end-stage renal disease [Show More]

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