Medical Billing and Coding Final
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Course Introduction
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of medical billing and coding within healthcare settings. Students will gain practical skills in accurately interpreting medical records, assigning correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standardized systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and navigating insurance claims processes. The curriculum covers the essentials of health information management, regulatory compliance, reimbursement methodologies, and ethical standards, preparing students for roles in medical offices, hospitals, and billing companies. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, learners develop proficiency required for certification exams and effective communication with healthcare providers, payers, and patients.
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions 7th Edition by Ann Ehrlich\Simplified Syllabus Course
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) The medical term ____________________ means pain in the stomach. Answer: gastralgia
Q2) The term ____________________ describes a disease named for the person who first discovered it.
Answer: eponym
Q3) gastrosis
A)any disease of the stomach
B)frequent watery stools
C)pertaining to the lining of an artery
D)swelling
E)formation of pus
Answer: A
Q4) The term ____________________ describes discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus.
Answer: pyrosis
Q5) Commonly known as polio,____________________ is a viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord.
Answer: poliomyelitis
Q6) The term ____________________ means pertaining to a virus.
Answer: viral
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Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health and Disease
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Q1) Hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream by ____________________ glands.
Answer: endocrine
Q2) The ____________________ region is located above the stomach. Answer: epigastric
Q3) -ologist
A)cell
B)out of
C)specialist
D)tissue
E)within
Answer: C
Q4) ____________________ transmission is the spread of a disease through contact with blood or other body fluids that have been contaminated with blood.
Answer: Bloodborne
Bloodborne
Blood borne
Q5) A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a gland.
Answer: adenectomy
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Chapter 3: The Skeletal System
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Q1) pathologic fracture
A)bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
B)broken bone and an open wound
C)broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D)broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E)surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Answer: A
Q2) open fracture
A)bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
B)broken bone and an open wound
C)broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D)broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E)surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Answer: B
Q3) ____________________ is the condition of thinner-than-average bone density in a young person.
Answer: Osteopenia
Q4) ____________________ is the forward slipping movement of a lower lumbar vertebra's body on the vertebra or sacrum below it.
Answer: Spondylolisthesis
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Chapter 4: The Muscular System
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Q1) circumduction
A)bending the foot upward at the ankle
B)circular movement at the far end of a limb
C)limb movement away from the midline
D)limb movement toward the midline
E)turning the palm of the hand toward the back
Q2) A/An ____________________ cyst is a harmless fluid-filled swelling that occurs on the outer surface of the wrist.
Q3) kinesi/o
A)condition
B)movement
C)muscle
D)paralysis
E)pertaining to
Q4) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the shinbone.
Q5) The medical term meaning to free a tendon from adhesions is ____________________.
Q6) The term ____________________ means slanted or at an angle.
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Q7) The surgical suturing of a muscle wound is known as ____________________.
Chapter 5: The Cardiovascular System
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Q1) embolus
A)blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
B)abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel
C)blocking of an artery by a blood clot
D)foreign object circulating in the blood
E)sudden blockage of a blood vessel
Q2) aplastic anemia
A)abnormally few formed blood elements
B)abnormally few red blood cells
C)inadequate number of circulating erythrocytes
D)lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
E)larger-than-normal red blood cells
Q3) hem/o-
A)blood
B)blood condition
C)crown,coronary
D)heart
E)vein
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Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Q1) ____________________ is a parasite that is commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated feces.
Q2) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a medication that kills or damages cells.
Q3) anti-
A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
Q4) rabies
A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
Q5) ____________________ ____________________ is a viral infection that is commonly known as shingles.
Q6) A/An ____________________ is any substance that the body regards as being foreign.
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Chapter 7: The Respiratory System
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Q1) hypoxemia
A)a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
B)condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood
C)condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues
D)coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum
E)the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
Q2) pleurodynia
A) also known as a sore throat
B) inflammation of the pleura
C) pain in the pleura
D) surgical repair of the pharynx
E) surgical removal of the pleura
Q3) pharyngitis
A) also known as a sore throat
B) inflammation of the pleura
C) pain in the pleura
D) surgical repair of the pharynx
E) surgical removal of the pleura
Q4) An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi is known by the medical term
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Chapter 8: The Digestive System
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Q1) dyspepsia
A)also known as indigestion
B)also known as vomiting
C)difficulty in swallowing
D)inflammation of diverticula
E)the presence of diverticula
Q2) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal sphincter in the diaphragm.
Q3) The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ____________________.
Q4) chol/e
A)anus
B)bile,gall
C)colon
D)gallbladder
E)vomiting
Q5) The medical term ____________________ describes the partial or complete blockage of the intestine caused by the complete stopping of intestinal peristalsis.
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Chapter 9: The Urinary System
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Q1) A/An ____________________ is the surgical repair of the renal pelvis.
Q2) In ____________________ ____________________ the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from blood.
Q3) ____________________ replaces kidney function by filtering waste products directly from the patient's blood.
Q4) cystopexy
A)a stone in the urinary bladder
B)bladder hernia through the vaginal wall
C)direct visual examination of the bladder
D)inflammation of the bladder
E)surgical fixation of the bladder
Q5) urethropexy
A)discharge of blood from the ureter
B)distention of a ureter
C)stretching of a ureter with urine
D)surgical fixation of the urethra
E)surgical suturing of a ureter
Q6) The procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function is known as ____________________.
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Chapter 10: The Nervous System
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Q1) The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp is known as
Q2) The thick,tough,outermost membrane of the meninges is known as the ____________________
Q3) A/An ____________________ stroke is damage that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.
Q4) delirium
A)anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent,unwanted thoughts or impulses
B)intense emotional feelings that include apprehension,fearfulness,and terror
C)learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement
D)potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
E)progressive decline in mental abilities
Q5) myelitis
A)congenital herniation of the meninges through the skull or spinal column
B)inflammation of the meninges
C)inflammation of the spinal cord or bone marrow
D)medical professional,other than an MD,specializing in administering anesthesia
E)medication producing the absence of normal sensitivity to pain
Q6) The medical term ____________________ means inflammation of the brain.
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Chapter 11: Special Senses: the Eyes and Ears
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Q1) A/An ____________________ is the removal of the vitreous fluid of the posterior chamber of the eye and the replacing of it with a clear solution.
Q2) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a surgical procedure to correct myopia by making incisions partially through the cornea to cause it to flatten.
Q3) The visual examination of the fundus of the eye with an ophthalmoscope is known as ____________________.
Q4) A/An ____________________ is a surgical incision of the eardrum.
Q5) tympan/o
A)eyes,vision
B)eardrum
C)hard,white of eye
D)retina
E)turn
Q6) A/An ____________________ specializes in measuring the accuracy of vision to determine whether corrective lenses are needed.
Q7) The surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris is known as a/an ____________________.
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Q8) The medical term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the cornea.
Chapter 12: The Integumentary System
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Q1) A/An ____________________ is a small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction.
Q2) A/An ____________________ is a large blister that is larger than 1/2 centimeter in diameter.
Q3) bi/o
A)life
B)hairy
C)red
D)skin
E)sweat
Q4) onych/o
A)black,dark
B)fat
C)fungus
D)horny,hard
E)nail
Q5) ____________________ ____________________ is a condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin,often with pruritus,erythroderma,and hair loss.
Q6) The medical term ____________________ means profuse sweating.
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Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
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Q1) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure to surgically remove one or both adrenal glands.
Q2) The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.
Q3) crin/o
A) adrenal glands
B) extremities
C) sugar
D) thirst
E) to secrete
Q4) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.
Q5) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.
Q6) The ____________________ blood test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.
Q7) The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells.
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Chapter 14: The Reproductive Systems
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Q1) The medical term ____________________ describes the absence of sperm in the semen.
Q2) hyster/o
A)cervix
B)female
C)pregnant
D)uterus
E)vagina
Q3) A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
Q4) Transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as ____________________.
Q5) ____________________,which is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis,is the most common sexually transmitted disease.
Q6) The medical term ____________________ describes the surgical procedure to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position.
Q7) ____________________ ____________________
____________________ is the presence of a single cyst or multiple cysts,usually benign,in the breasts.
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Q8) A woman who has never been pregnant is known as a/an
Chapter 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
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Q1) The medical term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.
Q2) The medical term ____________________ means the flow of blood through an organ.
Q3) The diagnostic test known as _________________________ is an ultrasonic procedure to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart.
Q4) glycosuria
A)abnormally low body temperature
B)extremely high fever
C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
Q5) The medical term ____________________ describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac.
Q6) radi/o
A)direct visual examination
B)radiation
C)sound
D)urine
E)visual examination instrument
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Chapter 16: Word Parts
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Q1) Which condition is characterized by binge eating?
A) aerophagia
B) anorexia nervosa
C) borborygmus
D) bulimia nervosa
Q2) Which term describes a precancerous skin growth?
A) comedo
B) actinic keratosis
C) acne vulgaris
D) squamous cell carcinoma
Q3) ____ is the weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures.
A) Atrophy
B) Myasthenia
C) Muscular dystrophy
D) Myolysis
Q4) Which term describes a woman who has never borne a viable child?
A) multiparous
B) nulligravida
C) nullipara
D) primipara
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Chapter 17: Abbreviations
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Q1) Which type of bacteria form irregular groups or clusters?
A) rickettsia
B) spirochetes
C) staphylococci
D) streptococci
Q2) Blood ____ is a condition in which any of the blood components are abnormal in some way.
A) anemia
B) dyscrasia
C) hemorrhage
D) septicemia
Q3) Which condition is the hardening of arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque?
A) arterionecrosis
B) arteriostenosis
C) arthrosclerosis
D) atherosclerosis
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