AAPC CPC FINAL PRACTICE TEST

A covered entity does NOT include a. Healthcare providers b. Health plans c. Patients d. Clearinghouses - ANSWERSc. Patients What does MAC stands for? a. Medicare Administrative Contractor b. Medicare Advisory Contractor c. Medicaid Administrative Contractor d. Medicaid Alert Contractor - ANSWERSa. Medicare Administrative Contractor When are providers responsible for obtaining an ABN for a service NOT considered medically necessary? a. After providing a service or item to a beneficiary. b. Prior to providing a service or item to a beneficiary. c. After a denial has been received from Medicare. d. During a procedure or service. - ANSWERSb. Prior to providing a service or item to a beneficiary AAPC credentialed coders have proven mastery of what information? a. Code sets b. Evaluation and management principles c. Documentation guidelines