CMAA Certification Review Challenge

The video tutorial covers a comprehensive review of the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMA) exam. It includes discussions on bookkeeping rules, HIPAA rights, managed care plans, indexing conventions, and differentiating between objective and subjective data. The tutorial also provides insights into the CMS 1500 form, insurance terminology, and various medical and business concepts relevant to the CMA exam.

What are the cardinal rules of bookkeeping?

• Good penmanship, legibility, and straight columns

• Use of digital tools only

• Avoidance of manual records

• Frequent audits

Under HIPAA, what can patients not obtain?

• Copies of their health records

• Access to view their records

• Information about their treatment

• Original physical records

What does 'subjective' information in a medical context refer to?

• Information based on patient's personal experience

• Legal medical records

• Clinically measured data

• Insurance documentation

What is the primary focus of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

• Providing free healthcare

• Protecting patient health information

• Regulating hospital prices

• Ensuring all citizens have health insurance

What does the CMS 1500 form document?

• Only patient personal information

• Pharmacy prescriptions only

• Patient diagnoses and procedures

• Insurance claims by hospitals

What is the primary purpose of coinsurance?

• To share costs between the insurer and the insured

• To cover all medical expenses

• To replace primary insurance

• To provide discounts on services

What is the purpose of a copay in medical insurance?

• A fixed amount paid for a covered service

• A variable percentage of medical costs

• A form of premium

• A yearly deductible

What is the best method for patient identification?

• Birth certificate

• Social security number

• State-issued ID with a photo

• Patient's verbal confirmation

What is the role of the Office of Civil Rights concerning medical records?

• Develops medical equipment

• Handles insurance claims

• Enforces privacy standards

• Researches new treatments

What is the significance of the term 'professional courtesy' in medical practice?

• Standard billing practices

• Discounts or free services among medical professionals

• Government-regulated pricing

• Mandatory service offerings