Which of the following laws was passed to provide better access to health insurance and to limit fraud and abuse?

a. The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
b. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
c. The Health Maintenance Act
d. The False Claims Act


ANSWER: b

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The first step in the filing process is ________; this is done to make sure the item is ready to be filed. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Medical management software is used to _____

a. automate physician office workflow b. collect hospital data for analysis c. generate patient satisfaction surveys d. process UB-04 outpatient claims

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Which of the following is a copayment arrangement designated by third-party providers?

Percentage Variable rate Flat rate Fee-for-service

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Your pediatric patient is 3 years old and has an elevated temperature of less than 102.2, loud stridor that is 'seal like,' cough, and nasal flaring. These are typically signs and symptoms of:

A) Anaphylaxis B) Bronchiolitis C) Croup D) Epiglottitis

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