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Fill in the blаnks belоw by using this Wоrd Bаnk (sоme words will not be used аnd some may be used more than once): audience care communicated compliance conduct culture date documents dollar duplicate education and training federal feeling financial incentives fraud goals incorrect length of stay lower MAC necessity number onsite or offsite payment policies and procedures preauthorization raise regulations sampling state software source timeframe validation vulnerabilities 1. Common forms of fraud and abuse include all the following except: [BLANK-1] No Word Bank. Enter a, b, c, or d a. Upcoding b. Unbundling c. Using a modifier to circumnavigate a NCCI edit d. Submitting a claim to Medicare for a service that was not rendered 2. Describe how reports published by the Medicare Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program can be used to support improper payment reviews. Issues (also know as [BLANK-2]) identified during the CERT review can be incorporated into other contractor’s reviews. 3. Describe the RAC appeals process. The RAC appeals process has five levels. The first appeal starts with the [BLANK-3], and the final level is with [BLANK-4] district court. The facility has [BLANK-5] limits for filing the appeal at each level. Likewise, after each reevaluation of the denial, the reviewing body has time limits to process the appeal. There are [BLANK-6] limit thresholds at the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and judicial review appeal levels. 4. List three goals of internal audits. · Reduce coding and billing [BLANK-7] and improper payments · Improve patient [BLANK-8] · [BLANK-9] the chances of an external audit by third-party payers · Create a robust [BLANK-10] of compliance 5. List and describe the components of an audit plan. Who: This section identifies who is the [BLANK-11] for the audit and who will [BLANK-12] the audit. What: This section identifies what the focus of the audit will be and what [BLANK-13] and data points will be audited. Where: This section identifies where the audit will be performed, [BLANK-14]. When: This section identifies the [BLANK-15] for the medical records to be used in the audit. Additionally, it specifies when the audit will take place. Why: This section explains why the audit is being performed and lists the [BLANK-16] of the audit. How: This section identifies the [BLANK-17] method, data collections tools, how the [BLANK-18] rate will be calculated, and how the results of the audit will be [BLANK-19] throughout the healthcare organization. 6. What is the purpose of Medicare transmittals? CMS uses transmittals to communicate [BLANK-20] for Medicare’s [BLANK-21] systems to the MACs. 7. Why are the MCE and OCE utilized by MACs? MACs use the MCE and OCE to ensure that claims submitted by healthcare facilities and providers are error-free. [BLANK-22] provides a consistent and reliable form of automated auditing that can be used for Medicare claims. 8. Define administrative denial and clinical denial. Administrative denial is a type of denial where the payer finds fault with the claim. Examples of administrative denials include [BLANK-23] coding, failure to obtain [BLANK-24], registration issues, failure to submit medical record documentation or an itemized claim when requested, and [BLANK-25] charge or claim. A clinical denial is a type of denial where the payer questions a clinical aspect of the admission, such as [BLANK-26] of the admission, the level of service, if the encounter meets medical [BLANK-27] parameters, the site of the service, or if clinical [BLANK-28] is not passed. 9. What are the goals of a denials management team? · Reduce the [BLANK-29] of denials · Identify the [BLANK-30] of denials · Develop physician and staff knowledge of documentation, coding, and billing [BLANK-31] 10. How would a denials management team use root cause analysis to improve the facility’s denial rate? Denials management teams use root cause analysis to identify the causes of denials. Once the causes are identified, the team can tailor [BLANK-32] for coders and physicians. By providing very specific education, there is greater chance that the coding professional’s or physician’s performance will improve, preventing future denials.
Fill in the blаnks belоw by using this Wоrd Bаnk (sоme words will not be used): аdministrative clinical coding common complete complex compliant consumers decision diagnosis facility medication mild non-compliant non-complex overcharging procedure quality quantity severe time treatment undercharging uniquely 1. How does CPOE reduce errors and improve patient safety? A CPOE system can help reduce errors by ensuring providers produce standardized, legible, and [BLANK-1] orders. CPOE technology includes clinical [BLANK-2] support tools that can automatically check for drug interactions and [BLANK-3] allergies when drugs are ordered. 2. Describe the barcoding process. Patients are issued a wristband upon admission to the hospital. The wristband has a barcode that [BLANK-4] identifies the patient. All drugs and supplies are barcoded. When the nurse or other healthcare provider uses supplies for the patient or administers drugs, the provider scans the barcode for the supply item and then scans the barcode on the patient’s wristband. The scanning process tracks exactly which items were used, the [BLANK-5], and the [BLANK-6] of delivery. 3. Identify and discuss a risk area that is of concern when the CDM is not properly maintained. [BLANK-7] for services—revenue loss [BLANK-8] for services—compliance Incorrect HCPCS or diagnosis code—revenue loss Incorrect revenue code—revenue loss 4. Why is the charge description construction an important CDM task? Charge descriptions must meet the needs of the providers and also be understandable by [BLANK-9] of healthcare. 5. How does CDM maintenance support the revenue integrity principle of compliance adherence and appropriate reimbursement? CDM maintenance includes ensuring that all data elements in the CDM are accurate. If data elements are inaccurate, then reimbursement could be wrong and, therefore, [BLANK-10]. CDM maintenance also includes updating data elements based on changes to payer-specific rules and regulations regarding billing. This is compliance adherence because it shows the rules and regulations are being followed. 6. Match each coding system on the left with its description of uses on the right. Enter a, b, or c a. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS [BLANK-11] Medical and surgical supplies b. HCPCS Level II [BLANK-12] Physician inpatient or outpatient procedures c. CPT [BLANK-13] Diagnoses and inpatient procedures 7. Describe the difference between WHO versions of ICD and the US versions of ICD (clinical modification). The WHO develops ICD. ICD is then adopted by different countries. Those countries, such as the US, modify the code set to meet the needs of their country. For example, the U.S. version includes more chronic conditions than the WHO version of ICD. In the US, the modification is called the [BLANK-14] modification. 8. Match the governing bodies on the left with their associated code sets on the right. Enter a, b, or c a. CMS [BLANK-15] ICD-10-PCS b. NCHS [BLANK-16] CPT c. AMA [BLANK-17] ICD-10-CM 9. Describe the difference between hard and soft coding Hard coding is when the charge description master is used to code repetitive or [BLANK-18] services. Soft coding is when coding professionals assess medical record documentation and then assign diagnosis and procedure codes. Soft coding requires the intervention and expertise of a [BLANK-19] professional. 10. How does single path coding support the revenue integrity principle of operational efficiency? Single path coding allows for the assignment of codes to the [BLANK-20] claim and physician claim during the same workflow. This improves the efficiency of the coding process and therefore supports the principle of operational efficiency.
Fill in the blаnks belоw by using this Wоrd Bаnk (sоme words will not be used аnd some may be used more than once): agreement appropriate auto-generated billed CAC clarification coding credential communication compliance consistent CPT dollars education five years inpatient KPI medical record one year open-heart productivity query response same-day SOI timely transplant trauma two years 1. Match each credential on the left with the granting organization on the right. No Word Bank. Enter a or b or c a. CCDS [BLANK-1] AAPC b. CCS-P [BLANK-2] ACDIS c. CPC [BLANK-3] AHIMA 2. What are some characteristics of an experienced coding professional? · Has coded for at least [BLANK-4] in an area of practice · Most have a [BLANK-5] · Proficient in [BLANK-6] surgery and complex ambulatory coding · Limited exposure to [BLANK-7] coding · Meets [BLANK-8] and accuracy measures 3. How does the use of an encoder support revenue integrity? CAC tools are designed to improve coding efficiency and support code accuracy. This supports the principles of operational efficiency because CAC makes the coding process more efficient. Improving code accuracy applies to the revenue integrity principle of [BLANK-9] adherence and legitimate reimbursement. When codes are accurate the [BLANK-10] reimbursement is received. 4. What role do coding professionals have in the CAC process? The coding professional applies coding conventions, guidelines, and regulations to the [BLANK-11] list of codes from the CAC tool in order to select the appropriate code(s) for the encounter. 5. What factors should be considered when determining coding productivity measures? Coding managers should consider the facility influencers, coding professional influencers, and [BLANK-12] influencers when setting productivity rates. 6. Define DNFB. Discharged, not final [BLANK-13] is a measure of the health of the claims generation process. The measure can be displayed in days or [BLANK-14]. 7. What are the seven characteristics of high-quality documentation? The seven characteristics of high-quality documentation are clear, complete, consistent, legible, precise, reliable, and [BLANK-15]. 8. Describe the three main functions included in CDI. CDI analysts review the medical record to find documentation issues and establish working MS-DRGs, [BLANK-16] level and ROM level. The second function is to [BLANK-17] the physician for clarification. The third function is to provide [BLANK-18] to the physician regarding high-quality documentation practices. 9. What is the role of queries in the CDI process? Queries are a [BLANK-19] tool between CDI specialists and physicians. Most often, they are issued concurrently, while the patient is still in the hospital. They address issues with documentation quality, such as documentation that is not clear or [BLANK-20]. 10. Which CDI metric measures the percent of time a physician responds to a CDI query? Physician [BLANK-21] to CDI specialist rate
Fill in the blаnks belоw by using this Wоrd Bаnk (sоme words will not be used): ABN аmbulatory care back-end claims production clinic CMI commercial correct setting cost sharing covered entity deductible demographic dependent front-end government-sponsored government official hospital may not medically necessary middle paid patient engagement percent of charges PHI POA refuses resident resource tracking time understands will will not written off 1. Which component of the revenue cycle is responsible for determining the type of insurance coverage and current insurance company for a patient? [BLANK-1] processes of the revenue cycle—[BLANK-2] 2. Many states and the federal government have price transparency regulations. How does price transparency help patients and guarantors? Price transparency is the first step in helping patients understand the amount of [BLANK-3] required for a service. 3. What is the purpose of a prior authorization? Prior authorization is a cost containment concept of managed care. Therefore, its purpose is to ensure that services are [BLANK-4] and delivered in the [BLANK-5]. 4. What type of information is collected from the patient during scheduling? Basic [BLANK-6] data, required services to be scheduled, and insurance coverage information are collected during scheduling. 5. What is the purpose of a patient financial responsibility agreement? The patient financial responsibility agreement outlines what items the patient is financially responsible for and when that amount should be [BLANK-7]. 6. How is an ABN different from a patient financial responsibility agreement? The ABN is a Medicare-specific patient financial responsibility agreement. An ABN informs the Medicare beneficiary that an item or service [BLANK-8] be covered by Medicare. 7. What is the role of a financial counselor in the revenue cycle? To ensure that the patient [BLANK-9] their coverage and financial responsibility and to help the patient find means to cover that cost. 8. Search for an example of a manufacturer drug cost sharing card. Use the search term “drug copay card.” What are the eligibility criteria? Criteria typically include patient must have [BLANK-10] insurance, patient must have an approved condition to be treated with the drug, and the patient must be a [BLANK-11] of the U.S. 9. Why is knowledge regarding the charge or price of a healthcare service not enough information to determine the cost sharing amount? Other coverage information is required to know the full cost sharing amount. The patient must know if the physician or facility is in or out of network, the differences in cost sharing for in or out of network, and whether or not they have satisfied their [BLANK-12]. 10. Why is a HIPAA authorization form required by a provider prior to treating a patient? The provider must submit HIPAA protected [BLANK-13] to the insurance company for billing purposes, so a HIPAA waiver is required.
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Medicаid (Title XIX) wаs аdded tо the Sоcial Security Act in 1965. Explain in 2-3 sentences why Medicaid cоverage can vary greatly from state to state.
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