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The exchange of data in a standardized format through computer connections is known as electronic data interchange.

Encrypted data often look like gibberish to unauthorized users

Even if aphysician's office does not bill Medicare and does not submit transctions electronically directly or through a third party the practice is still subject to HIPAA transaction rules

when submitting a claim to Medicare the name of the insured is required not situational

A Medicare claim must include standard code sets such as CPT and ICD_9-CM codes

confidential data should be store only in the computer's hard drive.

An installed firewall and antivirus software help maintain computer security

Practice management sysems can be rented from practice management systems over the internet

For insurance claims to be submitted electronically a signed agreement by the physician with the carriers involved is necessary

clearinghouse always charge a flat fee for claim processing

A group of insurance claims sent at the same time from time from on facility is know as a

a clearinghouse is an

insurance claim transmitted electronically are usually paid in

The most important function of a practice management system is

The employer's identification number is assigned by

a clearinghouse

insurance claims form data are gathered

Back up copies of office records should be stored

when a medical practice has its own computer and transmits claims electronically directly to the insurance carrier this system is known as

A computer printout that is used to look for errors before an insurance claim is transmitted electronically is called

back and forth communication between used and computer that occur during oneline real time is called

encrypted passwodbackupelectronic remittance adivice (ERA)

assigning a code to represent data is known as

a combination of letter numbers or symbols that each individual is assighned to access the computer system is called a/an

when keying data it is wise to ------x----- frequently to save information

an online transaction concering the status of an insurance claim is called a/an

employees who have access to patients medical records must have a high degree of

a status report of claims is recived

for assignment of benefits each patients

a screen promt is a

an internal audit that review who has access to PHI is /an

an automatic lofoff that prevents unauthorized users from accessing a computer ia a/an

how the physician office handles the retention removal and disposal of paper records is a /an

Post payments is practice mangement system

note any problematic claim and resolve outstandind files

Batch scub edit and transmit claims

review all claim rejection reports

audit claims batched and transmitted withh confirmation reports

make follow up calls to resolve reasons for rejections

review clearing house payer transmission reports

correct rejections and resubmit claim

update practice managent system with payer information

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