CCMA Domain 5: Administrative Assisting Welcome to your CCMA Domain 5: Administrative Assisting 1. CCMA: Administrative Assisting What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA) in a medical office setting? A. To ensure that all employees receive health benefits B. To protect patient privacy and secure health information C. To guarantee health insurance coverage for all patients D. To standardize billing practices across all states None 2. CCMA: Administrative Assisting In medical billing, what does the term "co-payment" refer to? A. The amount the insurance plan covers for a medical service B. The total bill charged by the healthcare provider C. The fixed amount a patient pays for a covered healthcare service D. The remaining balance after insurance has paid its share None 3. CCMA: Administrative Assisting Which document is essential for verifying a patient's eligibility for insurance coverage before providing services? A. Health Insurance Claim Form (CMS-1500) B. Explanation of Benefits (EOB) C. Patient Intake Form D. Insurance Identification Card None 4. CCMA: Administrative Assisting What is the purpose of the International Classification of Diseases 'ICD' codes in healthcare? A. To describe the patient's current symptoms B. To catalog medical, surgical, and diagnostic services C. To classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures D. To determine the cost of medical services None 5. CCMA: Administrative Assisting When scheduling appointments, what factor should be considered to effectively manage the provider's time and reduce patient wait times? A. The patient's preference for the time of day B. The complexity of the visit or procedure C. The geographical location of the patient D. The mode of transportation used by the patient None 6. CCMA: Administrative Assisting What is the primary reason for a medical office to maintain an accurate and up-to-date problem list in a patient's medical record? A. To facilitate billing and coding processes B. To comply with health insurance requirements C. To ensure continuity of care and inform treatment decisions D. To track the frequency of patient visits None 7. CCMA: Administrative Assisting In handling a medical record subpoena, what is the first step a medical office should take? A. Immediately send all requested documents to the court B. Contact the patient to obtain consent for release C. Verify the authenticity of the subpoena with legal counsel D. Charge a fee to the requesting party for document preparation None 8. CCMA: Administrative Assisting Which type of scheduling system assigns specific times to patients for their appointments, aiming to reduce overlap and wait times? A. Wave scheduling B. Double booking C. Open booking D. Time-specified scheduling None 9. CCMA: Administrative Assisting When processing electronic health records (EHRs), what is essential to ensure the security and confidentiality of patient information? A. Using public Wi-Fi networks for access B. Regularly changing passwords and using two-factor authentication C. Sharing login credentials with trusted colleagues D. Printing hard copies of all records for backup None 10. CCMA: Administrative Assisting What is the primary purpose of obtaining a signed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) from a Medicare patient? A. To enroll the patient in Medicare B. To document the patient's refusal of Medicare coverage C. To inform the patient of services Medicare may not cover and their financial responsibility D. To confirm the patient's eligibility for additional benefits None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
