QUESTION: 73

Which professional association was founded to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing certification, ongoing education, networking, and recognition for coders?

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Joint venture between Blue Cross and Blue shield where the corporations shared one building and computer services but maintained separate corporate identities
An association of independent Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Answer(s): D

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QUESTION: 74

Accept Assignment

The amount owed to a business for services or goods provided.
Provider accepts as payment in full whatever is paid on the claim by the payer (except for any copayment and or coinsurance amounts.)
Shows the status (by date) of outstanding claims from each payer, as well as payments due from patients.
Assists providers in the collection of appropriate reimbursement for services rendered; include functions such as insurance verification/eligibility and preauthorization of services.

Answer(s): B

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