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CMAA CHAPTERS 1 & 2 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Chapter 1 vocabulary
Certified administrative professional (cap) - ANSWER-Certification exam
Certified coding specialist(ccs) - ANSWER-Coding certification awarded by
international Association of administrative professional
Certified coding specialist -physician based - ANSWER-Coding certification
awarded by the American health management association
Certified health care documentation specialist(chds) - ANSWER-Examination
given to the transcriptionist to have two or more years experience in acute care
health setting
Certified medical administrative specialist(CMAS) - ANSWER-Examination
Certified medical assistant - ANSWER-Certification awarded by the American
Association of medical assistants
Certified professional coder - ANSWER-Coding certification
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Certified professional coder - hospital - ANSWER-Coding certification awarded
by the American Academy of professional coders
Certified professional coder - payer - ANSWER-Coding certification awarded by
the American Academy of professional coders
Compassion - ANSWER-Genuine caring and concern for people
Confidentiality - ANSWER-Keeping secrets everything that is seen, heard ,or
performed in the medical office.
Empathy - ANSWER-Understanding of another person's feelings regarding his or
her experiences
Medical administrative assistant - ANSWER-Multi skilled individuals who
performs administrative support services for the efficient operation of a medical
office
Medical Assistant - ANSWER-Individual who is qualified to perform both
administrative and clinical duties in a medical office
Medical transcriptionist - ANSWER-Person preparing medical reports from
dictation
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Registered healthcare documentation specialist(RHDS) - ANSWER-Examination
intended for the transcriptionist who are not eligible to compete the CHDS
Exam.
Registered medical assistant - ANSWER-Award given by American Medical
Technologist
Student portfolio - ANSWER-Folder in which students have collected samples of
projects and coursework they have completed.
ambulatory - ANSWER-When the patient comes and goes within a 24 hr period
(WALK in clinic)
Assisted living facility - ANSWER-Provide residents with level of healthcare
required for their particular health situation
Board certified - ANSWER-When he or she has completed their residency in a
specialty takes an examination
Clinic - ANSWER-A physician or group of physicians provide care to patients
Day surgery - ANSWER-Patients receive instructions to prepare for surgery
Emergency Department or Emergency Room (ED,ER) - ANSWER-The place
within a hospital that receive patients who are acutely, seriously, critically ill or
injured
CMAA CHAPTERS 1 & 2 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Chapter 1 vocabulary
Certified administrative professional (cap) - ANSWER-Certification exam
Certified coding specialist(ccs) - ANSWER-Coding certification awarded by
international Association of administrative professional
Certified coding specialist -physician based - ANSWER-Coding certification
awarded by the American health management association
Certified health care documentation specialist(chds) - ANSWER-Examination
given to the transcriptionist to have two or more years experience in acute care
health setting
Certified medical administrative specialist(CMAS) - ANSWER-Examination
Certified medical assistant - ANSWER-Certification awarded by the American
Association of medical assistants
Certified professional coder - ANSWER-Coding certification
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Certified professional coder - hospital - ANSWER-Coding certification awarded
by the American Academy of professional coders
Certified professional coder - payer - ANSWER-Coding certification awarded by
the American Academy of professional coders
Compassion - ANSWER-Genuine caring and concern for people
Confidentiality - ANSWER-Keeping secrets everything that is seen, heard ,or
performed in the medical office.
Empathy - ANSWER-Understanding of another person's feelings regarding his or
her experiences
Medical administrative assistant - ANSWER-Multi skilled individuals who
performs administrative support services for the efficient operation of a medical
office
Medical Assistant - ANSWER-Individual who is qualified to perform both
administrative and clinical duties in a medical office
Medical transcriptionist - ANSWER-Person preparing medical reports from
dictation
, Page 3 of 20
Registered healthcare documentation specialist(RHDS) - ANSWER-Examination
intended for the transcriptionist who are not eligible to compete the CHDS
Exam.
Registered medical assistant - ANSWER-Award given by American Medical
Technologist
Student portfolio - ANSWER-Folder in which students have collected samples of
projects and coursework they have completed.
ambulatory - ANSWER-When the patient comes and goes within a 24 hr period
(WALK in clinic)
Assisted living facility - ANSWER-Provide residents with level of healthcare
required for their particular health situation
Board certified - ANSWER-When he or she has completed their residency in a
specialty takes an examination
Clinic - ANSWER-A physician or group of physicians provide care to patients
Day surgery - ANSWER-Patients receive instructions to prepare for surgery
Emergency Department or Emergency Room (ED,ER) - ANSWER-The place
within a hospital that receive patients who are acutely, seriously, critically ill or
injured
