(D521) HLTH 2115 Introduction to Medical Coding - OA Readiness Exam Q & S 2024(D521) HLTH 2115 Introduction to Medical Coding - OA Readiness Exam Q & S 2024(D521) HLTH 2115 Introduction to Medical Coding - OA Readiness Exam Q & S 2024
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a component of
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)?
a) Privacy Rule
b) Security Rule
c) Public Health Service Act
d) Breach Notification Rule
Correct Answer: c) Public Health Service Act
Rationale: The Public Health Service Act is not a component of
HIPAA, which is primarily concerned with protecting patient
health information and ensuring data privacy and security.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process of converting verbal or written
descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numeric or
alphanumeric designations is known as ____________.
Correct Answer: Medical Coding
Rationale: Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare
diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into
universal medical alphanumeric codes.
3. True/False: CPT codes are used to describe the quality of care a
patient receives.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
describe the medical, surgical, and diagnostic services provided to
patients, not the quality of care.
, c) Speed
d) Confidentiality
Correct Answers: a) Accuracy, b) Consistency, d)
Confidentiality
Rationale: Accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality are
essential principles in medical coding. Speed is important but not
at the expense of the other principles.
5. Multiple Choice: In ICD-10-CM, the letter 'Z' is used for codes
that represent:
a) Injuries
b) Factors influencing health status
c) Infectious diseases
d) Neoplasms
Correct Answer: b) Factors influencing health status
Rationale: 'Z' codes in ICD-10-CM are for factors influencing
health status and contact with health services, not for injuries,
infectious diseases, or neoplasms.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The _________ is a standardized tool used to
measure the care and services provided to patients in long-term
care facilities.
Correct Answer: Minimum Data Set (MDS)
Rationale: The Minimum Data Set is part of the U.S. federally
mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in
Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes.
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