CPB (Certified Professional Biller) Certification Practice Exam

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Which term is indicated by the abbreviation CAC?

  1. Belief in the development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being

  2. Certified Coding Specialist

  3. Computer Assisted Coding

  4. Clinical Data Abstracting Center

The correct answer is: Computer Assisted Coding

The correct answer is Computer Assisted Coding. This term refers to technology that uses software to analyze medical documents and assign appropriate codes for billing and reimbursement purposes. Computer Assisted Coding enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the coding process, aiding healthcare providers in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and ensuring that they receive the correct reimbursements for their services. The other options describe different concepts or professions. For example, the first option refers to a holistic approach to well-being rather than coding or billing. The second choice, while relevant to the coding profession, specifically pertains to a different certification and not the one indicated by CAC. The fourth option relates to a specific center responsible for compiling clinical data, which again falls outside the definition of the CAC abbreviation as it pertains to coding. Each of these additional choices emphasizes areas that do not align with the primary focus of Computer Assisted Coding.