AAPC CPB Test Bank Questions With Complete Solutions 2022| GRADED A
Joe and Mary are a married couple and both carry insurance from their employers. Joe... [Show More] was born on February 23, 1977 and Mary was born on April 4, 1974. Using the birthday rule, who carries the primary insurance for their children for billing?
A. Joe, because he is the male head of the household.
B. Mary, because her date of birth is the 4th and Joe's date of birth is the 23rd.
C. Mary, because her birth year is before Joe's birth year.
D. Joe, because his birth month and day are before Mary's birth month and day. Correct Answer: D. Joe, because his birth month and day are before Mary's birth month and day.
Which type of managed care insurance allows patients to self-refer to out-of-network providers and pay a higher co-insurance/copay amount?
I. HMO
II. PPO
III. EPO
IV. POS
V. Capitation
A. II
B. IV
C. II and IV
D. II, III, and V Correct Answer: C. II and IV
A patient covered by a PPO is scheduled for knee replacement surgery. The biller contacts the insurance carrier to verify benefits and preauthorize the procedure. The carrier verifies the patient has a $500 deductible which must be met. After the deductible, the PPO will pay 80% of the claim. The contracted rate for the procedure is $2,500. What is the patient's responsibility?
A. $400
B. $500
C. $900
D. $1,600 Correct Answer: C. $900
When a nonparticipating provider files a claim for a patient to BC/BS, how is the payment processed?
A. The payment is sent to the patient and the patient must pay the provider.
B. The payment is sent to the provider if the provider agrees to accept assignment.
C. The payment is sent to the provider regardless if he accepts assignment.
D. The claim is not paid because the provider is not participating in the plan. Correct Answer: A. The payment is sent to the patient and the patient must pay the provider.
Which of the following TRICARE options is/are available to active duty service members?
A. TRICARE Select
B. TRICARE Prime
C. TRICARE For Life
D. TRICARE Young Adult Correct Answer: B. TRICARE Prime
A Medicare card will list which of the following:
I. Effective date of coverage
II. Home address
III. Telephone Number
IV. Entitled to Part A and/or Part B
V. When coverage ends
VI. Name of Primary Care Physician
A. I - VI
B. I, IV
C. I-III, VI
D. I, II, IV, V Correct Answer: B. I, IV
In which of the following scenarios is Medicare the secondary payer?
I. A 65 year-old patient who is collecting her deceased spouse's Medicare benefits and has a supplemental insurance
II. A 72 year-old patient who participates in the group health insurance of his employer
III. A 66 year-old patient is injured at work and the employer does not offer health insurance as a benefit of employment
IV. A 55 year-old patient who is on disability through Social Security and qualifies for Medicaid and Medicare
A. I-IV
B. II and III
C. I and IV
D. None Correct Answer: B. II and III
When a patient has Medicare primary and AARP as Medigap, what is entered on the CMS-1500 claim form in item 9d for the Insurance Plan Name or Program Name for Medicare to cross over the claim?
A. Plan name followed by "MEDIGAP"
B. Plan Payer ID followed by "MEDIGAP"
C. COBA Medigap claim-based identifier (ID)
D. Leave blank Correct Answer: C. COBA Medigap claim-based identifier (ID)
Which guidelines must all billing personnel be knowledgeable about in order to ensure compliance with Medicaid programs?
A. Federal guidelines
B. State guidelines
C. Both A and B
D. None Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
Which of the following services is covered by Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT)?
A. Family planning
B. Obstetric care
C. Pediatric checkups
D. Emergency department visits Correct Answer: C. Pediatric checkups
A female patient who was involved in an auto accident presents to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation. She does not have any complaints. The provider evaluates her and determines there are no injuries. The provider informs the patient to come back to the ED or see her primary care physician if she develops any symptoms. How is the claim processed for this encounter?
A. The medical insurance is billed primary and the auto insurance is billed secondary.
B. The auto insurance is billed primary and the medical insurance is billed secondary.
C. Bill the medical insurance first to receive a denial and then submit with the remittance advice to the auto insurance.
D. Bill only the medical insurance because the auto insurance only covers damage to the vehicle, not medical expenses. Correct Answer: B. The auto insurance is billed primary and the medical insurance is billed secondary.
What forms need to be submitted when billing for a work-related injury?
A. Progress reports, and WC-1500 claim form
B. UB-04
C. First Report of Injury form and an itemized statement
D. First Report of Injury form, progress reports, and CMS-1500 claim form Correct Answer: D. First Report of Injury form, progress reports, and CMS-1500 claim form
A document provided to Medicare patients explaining their financial responsibility if Medicare denies a service is a(n):
A. Notice of Financial Liability
B. Advance Beneficiary Notice
C. Insurance waiver
D. Explanation of Benefits Correct Answer: B. Advance Beneficiary Notice
What is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)?
A. Groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who coordinate high quality care to Medicare patients.
B. An insurance carrier that provides a set fee based on the diagnosis of the patient.
C. A group of providers who contract with a third party administrator to pay fee for service for services.
D. Hospitals who see a subset of patients for cost efficiency. Correct Answer: A. Groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who coordinate high quality care to Medicare patients.
A new patient presents for her annual exam and has no complaints. She is scheduled to see the physician assistant (PA). How should services be billed ?
A. Bill under the PA.
B. A new patient can be billed incident to the physician.
C. The PA cannot see new patients.
D. Reschedule the patient with the physician Correct Answer: A. Bill under the PA.
CPT® codes 12032 and 12001 were reported together for a 2.6 cm intermediate repair of a laceration to the right arm and a 2.5 cm simple repair of a laceration to the left arm. 12001 was denied as a bundled service. What action should be taken by the biller (following the CPT® guidelines)?
A. Write-off the charge for 12001 as it is a bundled procedure.
B. Resubmit a corrected claim as 12032, 12001-59.
C. Transfer the charge to patient responsibility.
D. Resubmit a corrected claim as 12032, 12001-51. Correct Answer: B. Resubmit a corrected claim as 12032, 12001-59.
According to CMS, which of the following services are included in the global package for surgical procedures?
I. Surgical procedure performed
II. E/M visits unrelated to the diagnosis for which the surgical procedure is performed
III. Local infiltration, digital block, or topical anesthesia
IV. Treatment for postoperative complication which requires a return trip to the operating room (OR)V. Writing Orders
VI. Postoperative infection treated in the office
A. I, III, V, VI
B. I, IV, V
C. I, II, III, V
D. I-VI Correct Answer: A. I, III, V, VI
Which CPT® code below can be reported with modifier 51?
A. 17004
B. 17312
C. 19101
D. 19126 Correct Answer: C. 19101
A HCPCS/CPT® code is assigned "1" in the MUE file. What does this indicate?
A. Code pairs cannot be reported together.
B. Codes can be reported together if documented. Append modifier 59.
C. The code can only be reported for one unit of service on a single date of service.
D. Medically unlikely the code pair is performed together. Correct Answer: C. The code can only be reported for one unit of service on a single date of service.
Electronic Healthcare Transactions and code sets are required to be used by health plans, healthcare clearinghouses and healthcare providers that participate in electronic data interchanges. Which of the following are requirements for the code sets?
I. Dental services are reported with CDT codes
II. Inpatient procedures are rep [Show Less]
