Question 1

Down-coding can be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  a violation of the Stark laws. 
B)  a violation of the Medical Practice Acts. 
C)  fraud. 
D)  noncompliance. 
A)  a violation of the Stark laws. 
B)  a violation of the Medical Practice Acts. 
C)  fraud. 
D)  noncompliance.

Question 2

What is an example of a disciplinary action for a serious infraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permanent loss of license 
B)  Small fine 
C)  Suspension 
D)  Large fine 
A)  Permanent loss of license 
B)  Small fine 
C)  Suspension 
D)  Large fine

Question 3

If an insurance carrier finds an error, they look for:

Accepted Answer

A)  the intent of the error. 
B)  reasons to sue the physician. 
C)  who is responsible for the error within the physician's office. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the intent of the error. 
B)  reasons to sue the physician. 
C)  who is responsible for the error within the physician's office. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

A compliance plan is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  let the employee know the rules of his or her employer. 
B)  inform the employee of potential measures to be taken when company policies are violated. 
C)  inform the employee of the results of not reporting one of their coworkers for any wrongdoing. 
D)  explain to the employee why he or she should not share a patient's personal information. 
A)  let the employee know the rules of his or her employer. 
B)  inform the employee of potential measures to be taken when company policies are violated. 
C)  inform the employee of the results of not reporting one of their coworkers for any wrongdoing. 
D)  explain to the employee why he or she should not share a patient's personal information.

Question 5

Consequence that is levied against a legal or ethical violation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance. 
B)  due process. 
C)  sanction. 
D)  disciplinary action. 
A)  compliance. 
B)  due process. 
C)  sanction. 
D)  disciplinary action.

Down-coding can be considered:

What is an example of a disciplinary action for a serious infraction?

If an insurance carrier finds an error, they look for:

A compliance plan is used to:

Consequence that is levied against a legal or ethical violation is called:

The Us Legal System

The Basics of Ethics

Ethical and Bioethical Issues

Workplace Issues

The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and the Trial Process

Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts

Statutory Reporting and Public Duties

Professional Liability Insurance

Death and Dying Issues

Conflict Management

Business Aspects of Healthcare

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Exam 5: Code and Standards Infractions

Down-coding can be considered:

What is an example of a disciplinary action for a serious infraction?

If an insurance carrier finds an error, they look for:

A compliance plan is used to:

Consequence that is levied against a legal or ethical violation is called:

The Us Legal System

The Basics of Ethics

Ethical and Bioethical Issues

Workplace Issues

The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and the Trial Process

Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts

Statutory Reporting and Public Duties

Professional Liability Insurance

Death and Dying Issues

Conflict Management

Business Aspects of Healthcare

Filters