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NCCT REVIEW LAW AND ETHICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Which of the following activities is an example of abuse rather than fraud? A. upcoding B. misrepresenting the diagnosis C. inadvertent coding errors D. billing for services not rendered - Answer-inadvertent coding errors Rationale Abuse is an unintentional mistake. Fraud is an intentional misrepresentation for gain. Upcoding, misrepresenting the diagnosis, and billing for services not rendered are examples of fraud. Inadvertent ...

NCCT REVIEW- SURGICAL TECH EXAM – All Questions & Solutions (Expert Rated A+) NCCT REVIEW- SURGICAL TECH EXAM – All Questions & Solutions (Expert Rated A+) The surgical technologist is preparing the room for a left total hip arthroplasty. The surgical technologist should stand at the A. lower right side of the patient. B. head of the patient. C. mid-right side of the patient. D. left side of the patient. - ANSWER - A. lower right side of the patient. To help reduce post-operative ...

Following a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist? A. Remove sharps from sterile field. B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator. C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field. D. Assist the surgeon in delivering chest compressions. - correct answer C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field. After a completion of a CABG, the circulating nurse states ...

NCCT Review - Medical Assistant Practice Exam Questions and Answers Which of the following is the purpose of scheduling preadmission testing (PAT) prior to surgery? - Answer-To assess patients' health to make sure they can tolerate the proposed surgical procedure When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture, the medical assistant should have which of the following available? - Answer-bacteria culture swabs The medical assistant is performing a 12-lead E...

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A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following types of medication is likely to be prescribed? - antiemetic A medical assistant obtains the tracing shown above on a patient. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - Remind the patient to remain as still as possible The transfer of information such as patient eligibility, payment remittances, claims, claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the HIPAA A...

NCCT REVIEW HCPCS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. A patient came into office today after slamming his hand in a car door. Assessment: X-ray showed no broken hand; very bad sprain. A hand splint will be applied. Which of the following HCPCS codes should be assigned? A. A4590 B. A4580 C. A4565 D. A4570 - Answer-A4570 Rationale A4590 is Special casting material (e.g., fiberglass). A4580 is Cast supplies (e.g. plaster). A4565 is for Slings. A4570 is for a Splint. For this scenario, HCPCS co...

NCCT REVIEW-COLLECTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. It is important to make the patient aware of the mailing address, interest rates, and length of agreement when setting up a A. fee schedule. B. payment arrangement. C. pre-payment plan. D. deductible fee. - Answer-payment arrangement. —-Rationale—- A payment arrangement is an agreement between the patient and medical office to make monthly payments on a balance that is the patient's responsibility. All the information will be on th...