Med. Acc't Theory {II}

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Confidental info includes:
- a. everything tht is heard abt a pt.
- b. everything tht is read about a pt.
- c. everything tht is seen regarding a pt.
- d. All of the above.
Wht is the correct response when a relative calls asking abt a pt.?
- a. Document the name of the relative & his or her relationship 2 the pt before disclosing n.e. info.
- b. Ask the relative 2 put the request in writing & include the pt's signed authorization.
- c. Have the physician return the call.
- d. None of the above.
Non priveledged info abt a pt. consists of the pt's:
- a. city of residence
- b. dx {diagnosis}
- c. illness
- d. tx {treatment}
Exceptions 2 the right of privacy rule incl:
- a. pt's carrying human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- b. gunshot wound cases
- c. all sexually transmitted disease cases
- d. all infectious disease cases
Confidentiality is automatically waived in cases of:
- a. gunshot wounds
- b. child abuse
- c. extremely contagious diseases
- d. all of the above
When an ins billing specialist bills 4 a physician & completes a Medicare claim form w/info tht does not reflect the true situation:
- a. he or she may be subject 2 fines & imprisonment
- b. he or she may be found guilty of ins abuse & sued
- c. only the physician can be hild liable
- d. the ins specilist can't be prosecuted.
Wht action cold happen if an employee knowingly submits a fraudulent Medicare or Medicaid claim @ the direction of the employer & subsequently the medical practice is audited???...
- a. Only the employee could be brought in/2 litigation bec it was he or she who actually perfomed the fraudulent act.
- b. The employee could b exempt frm litigation bec the employeee acted @ the direction of the employer. .
- c. The employee & the employer could be brought in/2 litigation by the state or federal gov't.
- d. The employee & the employer could be brought in/2 litigation by the local authorities & court.

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Med. Acc't Theory {II}

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Medical Acc'ting Theory {II} Bk: "From Pt. 2 Payment"

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2011-06-27T01:06:23Z

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