Medical Office Assistant · Medical Economics, Billing, and Coding

Compliance Programs and Audit Readiness

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Quick check

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Question 1 of 5foundational

What is the primary purpose of a compliance program in a medical office?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

Which of the following is one of the core elements of an effective compliance program?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

How many basic elements does the Office of Inspector General (OIG) describe for an effective compliance program?

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Question 4 of 5foundational

Who is responsible for ensuring a medical office follows its compliance program?

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Question 5 of 5foundational

A code of conduct in a compliance program is best described as:

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You’ll learn to

  • Describe the elements of an effective compliance program.
  • Explain audit readiness and the practices that keep a medical office prepared for payer audits.
  • Recognize the role of accurate documentation in supporting billed services and medical necessity.
  • Describe internal auditing and monitoring activities and their corrective purpose.
  • Apply correct procedures for responding to audits and correcting errors without altering records.

Sources & references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — CMS.gov
  2. American Health Information Management Association — AHIMA - Health Information and Coding
  3. AAPC — Medical Coding and Billing

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