RMA Insurance and Reimbursement

Question 1

Which federal program provides health insurance primarily to individuals age 65 and older?

Accepted Answer

Medicare

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Medicaid

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CHIP

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TRICARE

Question 2

What is a copayment in health insurance?

Accepted Answer

A fixed amount paid by the patient at the time of a healthcare visit

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The total amount a patient pays for insurance premiums each month

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The percentage of costs paid by the insurer after the deductible is met

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The maximum amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket in a year

Question 3

What is the primary difference between HMO and PPO health plans?

Accepted Answer

HMOs require referrals to see specialists; PPOs generally allow direct access

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HMOs cover prescriptions; PPOs do not

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PPOs are only available through employers; HMOs are government-funded

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HMOs have higher premiums than PPOs

Question 4

What does 'coordination of benefits' mean when a patient has two insurance plans?

Accepted Answer

Rules that determine which insurance plan pays first when a patient has dual coverage

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The process of combining two insurance cards into one account

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A program that allows patients to transfer benefits between plans

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A billing adjustment made when insurance overpays a provider

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a deductible in health insurance?

Accepted Answer

The amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket before insurance begins covering costs

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A fixed fee paid each visit regardless of the services received

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The amount the insurer pays before the patient owes anything

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A penalty charged when a patient sees an out-of-network provider

Question 6

A patient's insurance claim is denied due to 'lack of medical necessity.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The insurer determined the service was not clinically justified for the diagnosis

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The patient did not have a valid insurance card at the time of service

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The provider did not submit the claim within the filing deadline

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The patient's deductible has not been met for the year