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HIPAA has limited the amount of jobs available in healthcare because of its encouragement of computer- to -computer claim filing. T/F

F- It has actually created job opportunities

The career prospects of a health insurance professional are limited to physicians' offices. T/F

F- Prospects are not limited (i.e. Insurance companies, home base offices)

Health insurance professionals never have direct contact with patients.T/F

F- They may have contact with patients depending on the office, like making appointments, explaining benefits, and collecting balances.

Autonomy- doing things on your own without supervision - is frowned on in medical facilities. T/F

F- autonomy actually makes the professional more attractive and it is needed in medical facilities

A 4-year degree is not offered in any medical field except nursing. T/F

F- degrees are offered in many specific health fields

All learning institutions offer programs in which students can receive extensive hands-on training and practice in medical insurance billing and coding. T/F

F- not ALL learning institutions offer hands-on training

"Lifelong learning" means that learning does not stop when an individual completes college or a career program. T/F

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A career as a health insurance professional offers the individual a variety of tasks and responsibility. T/F

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One of the biggest reward of a career in the healthcare field is the knowledge that you are helping people. T/F

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Only certified coders are allowed to make changes to patients' medical codes. T/F

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Preparation is crucial key for success in any career.T/F

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The length for typical health insurance professional program varies from several months to several years. T/F

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There is no nationally recognized certification specifically referred to as a "health insurance professional." T/F

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To succeed as a health insurance professional, an individual should possess specific college entry-level skills in several areas. T/F

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