Free Certified in Healthcare Compliance Question and Answers

Question 1

What stage of the Medicare Part A or Part B appeals procedure does a qualified independent contractor review the appeal?

Accepted Answer

Second level of appeal

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Fourth level of appeal

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First level of appeal

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Third level of appeal

Question 2

Which of the following is typically omitted from a benefit explanation?

Accepted Answer

Patient's medical history

Answer

Doctor's fee

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Date of service

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Insurance code for services

Question 3

Most fraud and abuse offenses are related to abnormalities in.

Accepted Answer

Billing

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Scheduling

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Treatment

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Diagnosis

Question 4

Which of the following could result in a higher sentence for an organization, as per the Federal Sentencing Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Violation of the direct court order

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Prior history of violations

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Obstruction of justice

Question 5

Why does the Healthcare Quality Improvement Act grant healthcare peer review processes legal immunity and confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

To encourage participation by physician

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To discourage complaints by patients

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To maintain a sterile work environment

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To prevent malpractice suits

Question 6

Which law introduced a fresh set of guidelines for cooperative responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

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United States Patriot Act

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Stark law

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Question 7

Which of the following categories has the lowest likelihood of reporting errors?

Accepted Answer

Independent contractors

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Support staff

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Nurses

Answer

Primary care physician