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After opening a report from a patient's previous provider, which of the following is the medical administrative assistant's next step? Give the report to the current provider for review
Which of the following is the purpose of the encounter form? To save time and improve accuracy in data entry
A MAA instructs a patient to arrive on Monday at 9:00 a.m. for cast removal because the provider is only available on Monday morning for the procedure. Which of the following methods of scheduling is the assistant using? Clustering
A MAA should take which of the following actions to be in compliance with OSHA? Participate in training concerning infection control
Which of the following means "swallow" Phag
A patient has a diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following actions to be in compliance with OSHA? High blood pressure
When a MAA communicates information that contains PHI, which of the following means is appropriate? Letter
Microsoft Excel is an example of which of the following types of programs? Spreadsheet application
At which of the following times should the MAA pull a patient's daily chart? The evening before the patient's appointment
A provider's office receives a remittance advice showing a denial code. The MAA creates a formal written request for review of the rejected claim. The assistant should use which of the following formats? Claim appeal
Which of the following is the best way for a MAA to address collection of copayment? "How would you like to pay today"
Which of the following actions is required by a patient when requesting a copy of his medical record? Complete a Record Release Authorization
After deactivating the security system, which of the following actions should a MAA take next when opening the office in the morning? Access the answering service
Which of the following actions is appropriate for the MAA to taker when processing incoming mail? Shred unwanted mail
A MAA is asked to schedule a CXR for a patient. The assistant should make an appointment for the following An x-ray of the chest
A MAA in a multi- specialty practice is scheduling an appointment for a patient who has an arrhythmia. Which of the provider should the MAA schedule an appointment with? Cardiologist
Which of the following must be provided to a patient to a patient on a first visit, as required by HIPAA? Notice of Privacy Practices
Which of the following parties owns the patient's physical medical record? The provider
According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, what is the maximum allowable time from the date of service that a claim can be submitted to Medicare? 12 months
Which of the following is out of the scope ofpractice for a MAA? Signing for a court- ordered subpoena issued for the office
A patient who previously smoked on a regular basis, no longer smokes. Which of the following abbreviations represents the section of the medical recordin which this information should be documented? PH
A patient is seeking a second opinion for an upcoming surgical procedure and has a referral from a provider. When the patient calls to schedule an appointment, which of the following actions should the MAA take to assist in this process? Verify that the patient's insurance is accepted by the provider
Which of the following word roots means "abdominal wall" Lapar/o
When creating a retention schedule for a patient medical records, a MAA should consult which of the following? State guidelines
To which of the following departments should a patient go for a WBC count? Laboratory
A provider refers a patient to a specialist for a carcinoma. The MAA should schedule an appointment with which of the following specialists? Oncologist
Which of the following describes a difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is funded by the federal government, but Medicaid is funded by both the state and federal government
Which of the following should a MAA consult to find the proper method of scheduling an appointment fora particular office? Practice Policy Manual
A patient wants to update his medical record to include medication sensitivity, information that he had failed to provide. Which of the following actions should the MAA take? Make a new entry to update the previous information
When preparing a claim, the MAA should use which of the following formats when entering the date of birth? MMDDYYYY
A new patient provides a MAA with her parents' Medicare card. The patient states that she is a dependent and eligible to use the card. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Explain to the patient that Medicare does not cover dependents
Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for a MAA when handling a rejected health insurance claim? Verify coding compliance and resubmit the claim for adjudication
Which of the following letter styles is most efficient? Block
Who is responsible for obtaining preauthorization for inpatient hospitalization? The provider performing the procedure
Which of the following medical terms refers to the removal of all or part of an organ or tissue? Lymphadenectomy
A new patient leaves the office because the practice does not accept his insurance. Which of the following actions should the MAA take to prevent this scenario? Verify insurance eligibility prior to scheduling new patients
A patient who has Medicare insurance is covered for both inpatient and outpatient services under the same part of Medicare covers the patient? Part C
In which of the following locations should the MAA store valued office items, such as checkbooks, prescription pads, and access keys? In a locked box
Which of the following forms is used to submit health insurance claims for a provider's office? CMS-1500
Which of the following is the best way for a MAA to greet an established patient who is entering the physician's office for an appointment? "Good Afternoon, Mrs. Johnson"
Prior to an invasive procedure, a patient asks a MAA about other options that are available. Which of the following actions should the MAA take? Advise the patient to ask the provider about alternatives
Which of the following describes stream scheduling? A patient's appointment is from 0900 to 0915
Which of the following actions should a MAA take if a patient has an existing workers' compensation case? Obtain the carrier case number
Which of the following is included in an explanation of benefits (EOB) Claim adjustments
Which of the following sections of a patient's progress note contains the reason for the visit? CC
A MAA is providing a patient with instructions about an upcoming mammogram. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure patient understanding? Ask the patient to restate the instructions
Which of the following is a court order to mandate appearance and produce medical records for a trial? Subpoena duces tecum
A patient is identified as a smoker in her medical record and requests a medical record amendment due to her cessation of smoking 15 years earlier. Which of the following sections of the Patient's Bill of Rights is the patient exercising? Confidentiality of Health Information
A provider is running 30 minutes behind schedule because of an early morning emergency. Which of the following actions should the MAA take to maintain effective scheduling in the office? Inform waiting patient that an emergency has caused a delay in the schedule and that they can wait or reschedule
A collected specimen needs to be sent an outside laboratory. Which of the following actions is within scope of practice of a MAA? Process the requisition for shipment
Which of the following is a MAA's function in the audit process? Maintaining day sheets
Which of the following allows employees access to information regarding workplace safety? Right-to-know law
A provider requests a MAA to schedule an electroencephalogram for a patient. Which of the following statements by the assistant is appropriate explanation of this procedure to the patient? "This procedure records your brain's electrical activity"
Which of the following actions is appropriate for the MAA to take before scheduling a patient for surgery? Verify the patient's benefits
A patient calls with a question about her prescription dosage as it releases to her condition. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the MAA to take? Take a message for the physician

Which of the following must be provided to a patient on a first visit as required by Hipaa?

CMAA Practice Exam 3.

Which of the following describes the purpose of the general duty clause as outlined by OSHA?

Which of the following describes the purpose of the general duty clause as outlined by OSHA? It requires employers to maintain a workplace free from hazards that might cause serious harm or death.

Which of the following is a court order to mandate appearance and produce medical records for trial?

CMAA test review.

Which of the following actions is appropriate for a medical administrative assistant to take before scheduling a patient for surgery?

Which of the following actions is appropriate for a medical administrative assistant to take before scheduling a patient for surgery. Verify the patients benefits. Which of the following is the purpose of a matrix? To indicate when a provider is unavailable to treat patients.