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D. Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient’s insurance policy.

11) An established patient who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is evaluated in
the medical office for hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for
today’s visit related to billing?

A. to determine the primary diagnosis

B. to ensure a secondary diagnosis is not listed on the claim form

C. to assign a two-digit modifier

D. to assign a V code

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

12) Prior to purging and destroying paper medical charts, a medical office assistant should
consult which of following guidelines?

A. Municipal

B. AMA

C. OSHA

D. State and Federal

13) The medical assistant witnesses the medical office receptionist taking money from the
cash drawer. The receptionist learns the medical assistant saw her and asks her not to tell
the office manager, as it was to pay for her electric bill. Which of the following actions
should the medical assistant take?

A. Tell the receptionist that she will not tell as long as the money is put back in one week

B. Tell other employees in the office so it will get back to the office manager

C. Tell the office manager about the incident and request that confidentiality be
maintained

D. Tell the receptionist that she understands why she is taking the money