1. Why do providers request that patients sign consent to release information? Correct Answer: a. These forms allow providers to legally request needed information from other health care professionals who might have tre
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1. Why do providers request that patients sign consent to release information? Correct Answer: a. These forms allow providers to legally request needed information from other health care professionals who might have treated the patient. The ability to find out more about the patient's medical history improves the overall quality of care
1. What information is on the encounter form Correct Answer: a. The encounter form includes the patient's name, account number, previous balance, and when the patient needs to come back
What is the HIPAA notice of privacy practice form? Correct Answer: a. Explains what's in a patient's medical record, the patient's health information rights
What are CPT codes used to describe? Correct Answer: Services provided by providers
1. Name three forms that may be found in a patient's record. Correct Answer: a. Consent to release information, patient financial responsibility form, advance directives
1. When are regular referrals needed? Correct Answer: a. A provider decides that the patient needs to see a specialist
1. What is included in an accurate, up-to-date medical record? Correct Answer: a. Medical records contain all information relevant to patient medical care and insurance
1. Which of the following letter styles is most efficient?
a. Block
b. Standard
c. Modified block indented
d. Simplified Correct Answer: b
Which of the following oversees workplace safety? Correct Answer: OSHA
Which of the following describes a difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Correct Answer: Medicare is funded by the federal government, but Medicaid is funded by both state and federal governments
After deactivating the security system, which of the following actions should a medical assist taken next when opening the office? Correct Answer: Access the answering service
Which of the following sections of a patient's progress note contains the reason for the visit? Correct Answer: CC - C
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