Medical Billing Refresher
Hi, here is a simple fun test to see where you stand in the seemingly Greek-and-Latin world of medical billing lingo. If you score 8/8, give yourself a pat in the back. If you don’t, need not worry, call us at 1-888-571-9069 (BillingParadise), and we will set things right for you, and in the process also solve any medical billing problems you might be experiencing. The answer key is at the bottom. Here we go…………….
1. This document explains the services billed and includes a breakdown of how the payment was calculated:
a. Essentials of Bungee Jumping
b. Essentials of Binging
c. Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
d. Easy on the beefsteak.
2. The diagnosis responsible for the admission of the patient to a clinic for care is known as:
a. Peekaboo! Diagnosis
b. Principal Diagnosis
c. Part-time diagnosis
d. Prolonged Diagnosis
3. Medicare Part B covers which among the following:
a. Outpatient medical & surgical services
b. Your kid’s college education
c. Your trip to the Bahamas
d. Your annual bowling expenses
4. The insurance claim used for office claims is:
a. UB40
b. UFO
c. HCFA-1500
d. LOTR
5. The DRG system was introduced in the year:
a. 10,000 B.C.
b. 2012
c. 1776
d. 1983
6. A Managed Care Organization where a set of specialities are coalesced to provide a comprehensive set of services is known as:
a. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
b. Healthy Neighbourhood Organization
c. Hazardous Materials Organization
d. Harvard Millionaires Organization
7. What will happen if a physician fails to select a principal diagnosis:
a. The insurance carrier sends him a memo
b. His Diners Club membership gets cancelled
c. He receives incorrect reimbursement from the payer
d. He can select it the next time
8. During the Johnson administration, what was the immediate impact of the Medicare and Medicaid Program?
a. President Johnson received a honorary doctorate
b. President Johnson could now treat his extended family members
c. People who previously couldn’t pay for healthcare were now reimbursed by the government
d. President Johnson got re-elected
Answer Key:
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