OSHA, Medicare, ABC Flashcards
Can someone infected with HIV be infectious to others, even if not displaying any
symptoms?
Yes, this is highly infectious even without symptoms
HIV patient has an open wound and the MD wants measurements for a custom
TLSO, what do you do?
a. follow universal precautions
b. refuse to treat patient
c. treat patient without PPE
d. ask your colleague to treat the patient
a. follow universal precautions
All employees with the potential of occupational exposure must receive training
on blood borne and exposure control at least _______.
yearly
What is the purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
To protect employees by minimizing or eliminating exposure to pathogens
found in blood and other body fluids
Blood born pathologies, HIV, HEP are NOT transmitted through:
a. Saliva
b. Cerebrospinal fluid
c. Synovial fluid
d. Blood
a. Saliva
Which ‘Part’ of Medicare covers inpatient stay, skilled nursing stays, and hospice?
a. Part A
b. Part B
c. Part C
d. Part D
a. Part A
Which ‘Part’ of Medicare covers outpatient services?
a. Part A
b. Part B
c. Part C
d. Part D
b. Part B
Which ‘Part’ of Medicare covers prescriptions?
a. Part A
b. Part B
c. Part C
d. Part D
d. Part D
An item that is medically necessary for a patient is provided and billed to their
Medicare coverage. This patient can expect Medicare to cover _____% of the
device since it is medically necessary.
80%
Of the following, which population is NOT qualified for medicare coverage?
a. People age 65 or older
b. People under the age of 65 with certain disabilities
c. People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease
d. People with no other health coverage
d. People with no other health coverage
Per Medicare guidelines, who is responsible for deeming a DMEPOS item as
medically necessary for a patient?
The ordering Physician
What must the O&P provider do if a device does not have a PDAC approval?
Chose a HCPC code with the most accurate description to the item
provided
A patient arrives with an rx for a right knee orthosis (L1820 x1). She has Medicare
coverage. Your front office staff run the “same and similar” report and find that
the patient received an L1820 x1 for the right knee 6 months ago from another
facility. Patient states she uses the brace daily and it fits/functions well; but, she
sweats a lot and wants a second brace to switch off as the brace dries from
cleaning it frequently. What should you do?
Explain to the patient that Medicare will only cover a brace every 3 years
and if she wants to receive a second brace, she will need to sign an ABN
and will likely be responsible for the full cost of the orthosis.
A patient walks into your office with an rx for a post-op ROM knee orthosis
(L1832) for her upcoming surgery that is scheduled the next day. She has an
insurance plan that follows Medicare guidelines. What do you do?
Explain that this device has to be provided after the surgery and also must
have a preauthorization
How many CEUs are required to maintain single discipline (CO or CP)
certification?
a. 80
b. 100
c. 75
d. 50
a. 80
