AMCAS MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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AMCA'S MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

CERTIFICATION (MAAC) PRE-TEST 4

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Question 1: Records can be withheld from patients under what circumstances?

The patient is entering a long-term care facility The records may cause harm to the patient There is an impending lawsuit The physician does not like the patient

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The records may cause harm to the patient Question 2: Which of the following is the acronyn defined as any information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual?

HIPAA PCP PHI CDC

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PHI

Question 3: Modified block describes which of the following letter formats?

All lines begin at the left margin The salutation and complimentary close are omitted All lines begin at the left margin except the date line and complimentary close, which begin at the center The first line of each paragraph is indented five spaces

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All lines begin at the left margin except the date line and complimentary close, which begin at the center Question 4: What is the label that refers to the educational requirements and parameters whichin which a health care profession must work?Good Samaritan Act Scope of Practice Limited Contract Duty to Act

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Scope of Practice Question 5: If a patient is in obvious pain, the medical assistant should do which of the following?Ignore the signs of pain Consult the health care provider immediately Interact with the patient in the usual manner Indicate to the patient that he appears uncomfortable and offer assistance

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Indicate to the patient that he appears uncomfortable and offer assistance Question 6: Which of the following is the least effective method for scheduling appointments?Open hours Modified wave system Stream Double-booking system

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Open Hours Question 7: Which of the following influences what insurance companies will allow and pay for services?Fee consideration Fee schedule Fee discounts Fee profile

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Fee profile

Question 8: FLSA stands for which of the following?

Fair Lending Standards Act Federal Lending Standards Act Fair Labor Standards Act Federal Labor Standards Act

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Fair Labor Standards Act Question 9: Which one of the following statements describes the interrelationship between the urinary system and the respiratory system?Blood volume is controlled by the urinary system.The lungs and kidneys help maintain the proper pH of the body.Calcium levels in the blood are maintained by both the kidneys and the bones.The urinary system compensates for water loss caused by perspiration.

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The lungs and kidneys help maintain the proper pH of the body

Question 10: The purpose of records management includes which of the following?

Classifying illnesses Proof of coding Risk management Patient billing

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Classifying illnesses

Question 11: Codes 960-989 refer to which of the following?

Poisonings Specific health conditions by body system External causes of injury Preoperative evaluations

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Poisonings

Question 12: How long after enrolling in Medicare Part B are members able to receive a Medicare initial preventive physical exam?Within 12 months of enrollment Within 3 months of enrollment Within 6 months of enrollment Within 1 month of enrollment

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Within 12 months of enrollment Question 13: Which of the following is true about waiving Medicare patient copayments?Medicare allows copayment waivers for any patient below the poverty level.Routine waiver of Medicare copayments is considered insurance fraud.Physicians may decide on a case-by-case basis to waive Medicare copayments.Patients covered by Medicare may petition the agency for waiver of their copayments.

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Routine waiver of Medicare copayments is considered insurance fraud.Question 14: Which exam is used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat?Gastroenterological Otorhinolaryngological Gynecological Ophthalmological

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Otorhinolaryngological

Question 15: What is used to verify Tricare eligibility?

DD From 1251 DEERS DERRS DD Form 2517

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DEERS Question 16: What is the amount the insurance company remits to the patient for claimed services called?Allowable fee Reimbursed fee Assignment of benefits Fee charged