Attending Provider vs APP vs Resident: Medical Coding Quiz
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1) Who is considered the “Provider” in medical coding?
a) A physician or other qualified healthcare professional who bills under their own NPI b) A medical student documenting a note c) A resident still in training d) A front-desk staff member
2) Which best describes an APP (Advanced Practice Provider)?
a) A coding software application b) Nurse practitioners or physician assistants providing care within their scope of practice c) Only medical residents in fellowship programs d) Clerical staff in a hospital
3) How are Residents different from Providers in billing?
a) Residents can bill independently under their own NPI b) Residents and Providers bill in the exact same way c) Residents must have attending physician supervision and the attending bills d) Residents never document clinical encounters
4) Which of the following can bill independently for services?
a) Medical residents b) Medical students c) Front office staff d) Providers and APPs (depending on state and payer rules)
5) In documentation, whose signature is required for billing when a Resident provides care?
a) The resident’s only b) The attending physician’s (Provider) c) A medical student’s d) The hospital administrator’s
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