FBLA Healthcare Administration (Extra Info)

Which one of the following feature links several people into one call?

Conference Call

_____ are included in the employee handbook

Employees' job description

Mr.Anderson has health insurance. As he checks in for a routine exam, he is asked to pay a certain amount. He argues he has insurance. What is the purpose of the upfront payment

Copay

All of the following are signs and symptoms of Shock EXCEPT:

Blood Pressure is high

An abnormally slowed respiration rate is:

bradycardia

What phase best describes humoral immunity?

defense mechanisms coming from antibodies in the blood

The most common complaint from patients is:

Wait time

Identify an attitude that individuals from the same region believe are identical.

stereotyping

Use of open-ended questions helps improve the quality of patient communication. What type of response is gained in thie type of questioning?

response with points of clarification

The ____ prohibits job discrimination

equal employment opportunity law

Which one of the following issues narcotics licenses to physicians?

Drug Enforcement (DE)

Which one of the following requires attendance under penalty?

Subpoena

Email refers to whch one of the following?

a computerized process of sending, recieving, storing, or forwarding messages.

Health Information Management focuses on:

healthcare data and the management of the healthcare information resourses.

What phase best explains capitation?

payment system that reimburses the provider a fixed dollar amount for patients enrolled.

The system developed to convert descriptions ofmedical procedures into five-digit numeric code with two-digit numeric modifiers is called:

CPT

The electronic medical record has been mandated by the federal government for use in health care. What is the major benefit of its use?

A patient's medical history is quickly available anywhere in an emergency.

Dr.Rogers asked you to review and summerize all bills greater than 90 days old. What file should you review?

aging summary report

The system developed to classify all known diseases to assist in maintaining statistical records of morbidity and mortality is called:

ICD-9-CM

RMA is referred to as:

registered medical assistant

What is the acronym POMR stand for?

Patient Oriented Medical Record

A ____ reads codes found on items in grocery & retail stores.

Bar code reader

Hardware that provides the workspace for data and computer instructions is called:

memory chips

____ provides a hard copy of data on paper.

Printer

Haelth care facilities that do NOT pay state or federal income tax on their profitsis called:

nonprofit

What statement best explains appropriate procedures for use of a petty cash fund?

receipts are provided for each withdrawal

What is an example of fixed costs in a medical practice?

depreciation of equipment

When is the patient's medical chart prepared?

On or before the day of the first visit

What is the proper procedure to use when making a correction in the medical record?

Draw line through the error, initial and date

What process is described by the acronym P.O.M.R. ?

placement of importance medical inormation in a very obvious location with charting problems in a numerical order.

Which one of the following represents a behavior that is intended to protect oneself from a perceived threat?

defensive

Confidentiality is a major concern when:

leaving a message on a patient's answering machine

A bruise also known as a/an :

occlusion

What definition best describes a thoracotomy?

incision through the chest wall

Patient eductaion is critical to prevent the inset of a repeat of illness. What is essential to assess before beginning patient education?

readiness to learn

The Center of Disease Control and Prevention is the principal agency concened with the health and safety of people throughout the :

World

What is the name of a service that may be employeed by a medical practice to prepare and send all monthly statements and to place collection called when needed?

clearinghouse

The government requires businesses to report incomes on a regular basis. What is the required form to be sued in the reporting process?

wage and taxable account form

Which oen of the follwoing statements regarding interviewing a patient is correct?

Restate the patient's comments to be sure the information is accurate.

Moving your fingers across the screen, instead of usinga mouse is known as which one of the following technologies?

touchscreen

FUTA

allows collection of taxes in order to fund state programs

Adjudicate

settles payment on insurance claims also refers to review of evidence in a trial.

Latent

incubation period. infections are persistent and go into relapse.

JCHAO

reviews and accredits hospitals

NCQA

reviews and accredits health plans

ASC

ambulatory services center. line by line billing allows for less costs

Adverse Selection

attracting patients that are sicker than usual.

Admission Certification

admitting patients that need more care

single payer system

governement run. care triad. (Cost,quality,access)

Evidence Based Medicine

Uses EMR of patient to determine the best treatment

National Labor Relations Act

Allows hospital/health care providers to use bargaining units

Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938

Establishes Minimum Wage, Ages, overtime pay for workers.

Equal Pay Act

Pay equality against genders

HEDIS

compares health plan performance

OASIS

Reimbursement for home health care plans.

UHDDS

Uniform health discharge data set. Needed for Medicare reporting.

OSHA

Establishes and regulates workplace safety.

Protected Health Information

Records of a patient's past and present health condtion, how the care was provided ad how the patient paid

HIPPA

Health Information Privacy and Portability Act

provisions of HIPPA

cannot be denied coverage for group insurance, coverage wait cannot exceed 12-18 months, safeguard electronic information, privacy of health records

Copay

payment defined by policy that grants access to the treatment

Premiums

money paid to insurers to negate that risk of loss. Lower payments result in high treatment costs.

HMO

Health Maintenance Organiation: Individuals pay a fixed amount & get access to facilities within the plan.

PPO

Typical insurance tyle. Individuals pay a fee for service along with copay and deductables through a network of providers.

POS

similar to HMO, but with extentions through payment similar to a PPO plan.

HDHP (High-deductible health plan)

Insurance plan for high risk individuals. Low premium but has high deductables.

Medicare

health care plan entitled to people 65 and older.

Medicaid

health care plan granted by states to low income individuals.

ERISA

Act that allows emplyers to set up insurance plans. Also allows funding for medicaid.

Medicare Part A

Inpatient coverage, home health, hospice. Also defines limits of Medicare usage.

Medicare Part B

Outpatient care. Extends Medicare to supplement treatments, & physicians.

Medicare Part C

Allows people w/ Medicare to enroll in supplement indemity plans.

Medicare Part D

Medicare drug coverage

TRICARE

MIlitary health insurance program

Managerial Accounting

Financial data for internal users: Board, executives, & managers.

Financial Accounting

Financial data for external users: stockholders, lenders, insurers, governement

HCPCS

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System: Codes used for outpoint services & supplies.

EMR

Electronic record for individual patients

EHR

electronic record for population

Triage

determing which patients to admit first

Systemic

Disease affects multiple organs

NPDB

records for practitioner credentials

DNR

Do not recessetate order

Stark Law

Prohibits physicians from making referrals to Medicare

Affadavit

sworn statement of facts in an accident

In Loco Parentis

court makes decesions in place of the parents

Credits

Positive account charges. Right (middle) side of ledger

Debit

Negative account charges. Left side of the ledger.

Accounts receivable

Payers who still need to send funds. Assets are still accessible, but not tangible (liquid)

ICD-9 Codes

International Disease Classification codes

ICD-9 Codes 0-739

Codes for diseases or disorders

ICD-9 Codes 740-999

Codes for injury

Current Liabilities

expenses to be paid

SCHIP

programs that helps needy families w/ children get insurance

3 ft radius

droplet isolation zone

Preliminary Screening

interview of patient to obtain signs & symptoms

Antiseptic

Inhibits microbrial growth on surfaces and tissues

Disinfectants

destroy microbes on non-living matter

PPACA

"Obamacare"

POMR

Helps track treatments in medical records