ACMPE Article Assessment - How to engage physicians in the claims cycle

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* 1. Research shows that % of outpatient commercial claims and % of traditional Medicare claims are unpaid at 90 days.

32% and 11%

54% and 27%

25% and 38%

None of the above

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* 2. An MGMA Stat poll indicated 42% of claims are denied due to:

Coding issues

Timely filing

Demographic issues

None of the above.

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* 3. Educating physicians in basic coding knowledge can decrease the administrative burden of the practice.

True

False

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* 4. It is a waste of time to provide feedback to providers on findings from claims that are denied or only partially paid.

True

False

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* 5. Which one of the following are claims cycle solutions that may be available for use within the EHR?

Procedure mapping

Order sets

Keywords and smart phrases

All of the above

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* 6. A key line of communication with physicians following education and EHR optimization includes regular feedback on claims statuses via regular reports.

True

False