A female patient who was involved in an auto accid...

AAPC CPB - Practice Exam A Test

Question Number 11

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.

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