CRCR Certification 206 Questions and Answers
Overall aggregate payments made to a hospice are subject to a computed "cap amount" calculated by -
... [Show More] CORRECT ANSWERSThe Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) at the end of the hospice cap period
Which of the following is required for participation in Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWERSMeet Income and Assets Requirements
In choosing a setting for patient financial discussions, organizations should first and foremost - CORRECT ANSWERSRespect the patients privacy
A nightly room charge will be incorrect if the patient's - CORRECT ANSWERSTransfer from ICU (intensive care unit) to the Medical/Surgical
floor is not reflected in the registration system
The Affordable Care Act legislated the development of Health Insurance Exchanges, where individuals and small businesses can - CORRECT ANSWERSPurchase qualified health benefit plans regardless of insured's
health status
A portion of the accounts receivable inventory which has NOT qualified for billing includes: - CORRECT ANSWERSCharitable pledges
What is required for the UB-04/837-I, used by Rural Health Clinics to generate payment from Medicare? - CORRECT ANSWERSRevenue codes
This directive was developed to promote and ensure healthcare quality and value and also to protect consumers and workers in the healthcare system. This directive is called - CORRECT ANSWERSPatient bill of rights
The activity which results in the accurate recording of patient bed and level of care assessment, patient transfer and patient discharge status on a real-time basis is known as - CORRECT ANSWERSCase management
Which statement is an EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) violation? - CORRECT ANSWERSRegistration staff may routinely contact managed are plans for prior authorizations before the patient is seen by the on-duty physician
HIPAA had adopted Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) to be used in standard transactions to identify the employer of an individual described in a transaction EIN's are
assigned by - CORRECT ANSWERSThe Internal Revenue Service
Checks received through mail, cash received through mail, and lock box are all examples of - CORRECT ANSWERSControl points for cash posting
What are some core elements if a board-approved financial assistance policy? - CORRECT ANSWERSEligibility, application process, and nonpayment collection activities
A recurring/series registration is characterized by - CORRECT ANSWERSThe creation of one registration record for multiple days of service
With the advent of the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplaces and the expansion of Medicaid in some states, it is more important than ever for hospitals to - CORRECT ANSWERSAssist patients in understanding their insurance coverage and their financial obligation
The purpose of a financial report is to: - CORRECT ANSWERSPresent financial information to decision makers
Patient financial communications best practices produce communications that are - CORRECT ANSWERSConsistent, clear and transparent
Medicare has established guidelines called the Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) that establish - CORRECT ANSWERSWhat services or healthcare items are covered under Medicare
Any provider that has filed a timely cost report may appeal an adverse final decision received from the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). This appeal may be filed with - CORRECT ANSWERSThe Provider Reimbursement Review Board
Concurrent review and discharge planning - CORRECT ANSWERSOccurs during service
Duplicate payments occur: - CORRECT ANSWERSWhen providers re-bill claims based on nonpayment from the initial bill submission
An individual enrolled in Medicare who is dissatisfied with the government's claim determination is entitled to reconsideration of the decision. This type of appeal is known as - CORRECT ANSWERSA beneficiary appeal
Insurance verification results in which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERSThe accurate identification of the patient's eligibility and benefits
The Medicare fee-for service appeal process for both beneficiaries and providers includes all of the following levels EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSJudicial review by a federal district court
Under EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) regulations, the providermay not ask about a patient's insurance information if it would delay what? - CORRECT ANSWERSMedical screening and stabilizing treatment
Ambulance services are billed directly to the health plan for - CORRECT ANSWERSServices provided before a patient is admitted and for ambulance rides arranged to pick up the patient from the hospital after discharge to take him/her home or to another facility
Key performance indicators (KPIs) set standards for accounts receivables (A/R) and - CORRECT ANSWERSProvide a method of measuring the collection and control of A/R
he patient discharge process begins when - CORRECT ANSWERSThe physician writes the discharge orders
The nightly room charge will be incorrect if the patient's - CORRECT ANSWERSTransfer from ICU to the Medical/Surgical floor is not reflected in the registration system.
The soft cost of a dissatisfied customer is - CORRECT ANSWERSThe customer passing on info about their negative experience to potential pts or through social media channels
An advantage of a pre-registration program is - CORRECT ANSWERSThe opportunity to reduce the corporate compliance failures within the registration process
It is important to have high registration quality standards because - CORRECT ANSWERSInaccurate or incomplete patient data will delay payment or cause denials
Telemed seeks to improve a patient's health by - CORRECT ANSWERSPermitting 2-way real time interactive communication between the patient and the clinical professional
Any healthcare insurance plan that provides or ensures comprehensive health maintenance and treatment services for an enrolled group of persons based on a monthly fee is known as a - CORRECT ANSWERSHMO
Identifying the patient, in the MPI, creating the registration record, completing medical necessity screening, determining insurance eligibility and benefits resolving managed care, requirements and completing financial education/resolution are all - CORRECT ANSWERSThe data collection steps for scheduling and pre-registering a patient
Medicare Part B has an annual deductible, and the beneficiary is responsible for - CORRECT ANSWERSA co-insurance payment for all Part B covered services
The standard claim form used for billing by hospitals, nursing facilities, and other inpatient - CORRECT ANSWERSUB-04
Charges are the basis for - CORRECT ANSWERSSeparation of fiscal responsibilities between the patient and the health plan
All of the following are forms of hospital payment contracting EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSContracted Rebating
The most common resolution methods for credit balances include all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSDesignate the overpayment for charity care
Ambulance services are billed directly to the health plan for - CORRECT ANSWERSThe portion of the bill outside of the patient's self-pay
A claim for reimbursement submitted to a third-party payer that has all the information and documentation required for the payer to make a decision on it is known as - CORRECT ANSWERSA clean claim
The healthcare industry is vulnerable to compliance issues, in large part due to the complexity of the statutes and regulations pertaining to - CORRECT ANSWERSMedicare and Medicaid payments
The Correct Coding Initiative Program consists of - CORRECT ANSWERSEdits that are implemented within providers' claim processing systems
To provide a patient with information that is meaningful to them, all of the following factors must be included EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSThe actual physician reimbursement
Which department supports/collaborates with the revenue cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERSInformation Technology
Medicare Part B has an annual deductible and the beneficiary is responsible for - CORRECT ANSWERSa co-insurance payment for all Part B covered services
The two types of claims denial appeals are - CORRECT ANSWERSBeneficiary and Provider
Which of the following is a violation of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act?) - CORRECT ANSWERSRegistration staff members routinely contact managed care plans for prior authorizations before the patient is seen by the on duty physician
Rural Health Clinics (RHC) personnel can provide services in all of the following locations, EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSProviding inpatient services in the RHC
The patient discharge process begins when - CORRECT ANSWERSThe physician writes the discharge order
Departments that need to be included in charge master maintenance include all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSQuality Assurance
The first thing a health plan does when processing a claim is - CORRECT ANSWERSCheck if the patient is a health plan beneficiary and what is the coverage
Vital to accurate calculations of a patient's self-pay amount is - CORRECT ANSWERS
The most accurate way to validate patient information is to - CORRECT ANSWERSrequire clinical staff to verify information at each treatment encounter
In order for Regulation Z to apply, a hospital must - CORRECT ANSWERS
All of the following are minimum requirements for new patients with no MPI number EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSAddress
A typical routine patient financial discussion would include - CORRECT ANSWERSExplaining the benefits identified through verifying the patients insurance
Components of financial education include informing the patient of the hospital's financial policies, assessing the patient's ability to pay and - CORRECT ANSWERSReviewing payment alternatives with the patient so appropriate resolution of the health care financial obligation is achieved
HFMA best practices indicate that the technology evaluation is conducted to - CORRECT ANSWERSContinually align technology with processes rather than technology dictating processes
Scheduler instructions are used to prompt the scheduler to - CORRECT ANSWERSComplete the scheduling process correctly based on service requested
When billing Rural Health Clinic services on a UB-04/837-I, specific CPT codes are collapsed into a single revenue code (520 or 521). Although codes are collapsed into a single revenue code, it is still important to list the appropriate CPT codes as part - CORRECT ANSWERSThese codes will be used to determine medical necessity and useful in determining what happened during the encounter
What is likely to occur if credit balances are not identified separately from debit balances in accounts receivable? - CORRECT ANSWERSThe accounts receivable level would be understated
The process of verifying health insurance coverage, identifying contract terms, and obtaining total charges is known as - CORRECT ANSWERSinsurance verification and reimbursable charges
Unless the patient encounter is an emergency, it is more efficient and effective to - CORRECT ANSWERSCollect all information after the patient has been discharged
Applying the contracted payment amount to the amount of total charges yields - CORRECT ANSWERSA pricing agreement
"Hard-coded" is the term used to refer to - CORRECT ANSWERSCodes for services, procedures, and drugs automatically assigned by the charge master
The advantages to using a third-party collection agency include all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSProviders pay pennies on each dollar collected
Which of the following is usually covered on a Conditions of Admission form - CORRECT ANSWERSRelease of information
The 501(r) regulations require not-for-profit providers (501(c)(3) organizations) to do which of the following activities. - CORRECT ANSWERSComplete a community needs assessment and develop a discount program for patient balances after insurance payment
To be eligible for Medicaid, an individual must - CORRECT ANSWERSmeet income and asset requirements
Eliminating mail time and reducing data entry time, electronically monitoring the receipt of claims and online claim adjudication, more prompt payment are all benefits achieved by - CORRECT ANSWERSThe electronic submission of claims using electronic transfers
There are unique billing requirements based on - CORRECT ANSWERSThe provider type
The unscheduled "direct" admission represents a patient who: - CORRECT ANSWERSIs admitted from a physician's office on an urgent basis
In resolving medical accounts, a law firm may be used as: - CORRECT ANSWERSA substitute for a collection agency
The legal authority to request and analyze provider claim documentation to ensure that - CORRECT ANSWERSThe Office of the U.S. Inspector General (OIG)
The office of inspector general (OIG) publishes a compliance work plan - CORRECT ANSWERSAnnually
Room and bed charges are typically posted - CORRECT ANSWERSFrom the midnight census
All of the following information should be reviewed as part of schedule finalization EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSThe results of any and all test
Revenue cycle activities occurring at the point-of-service include all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSProviding charges to the third-party payer as they are incurred
HFMA's patient financial communications best practices specify that pts should be told about the - CORRECT ANSWERSThe service providers that typically participate in the service, e.g. radiologists ,pathologists, etc.
The core financial activities resolved within patient access include: - CORRECT ANSWERSScheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification and managed care processing
A decision on whether a patient should be admitted as an inpatient or become about patient observation patient requires medical judgments based on all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSThe patient's home care coverage
Which option is a benefit of pre-registering a patient for services - CORRECT ANSWERSThe patient arrival process is expedited, reducing wait times and delays
Days in A/R is calculated based on the value of - CORRECT ANSWERSThe total accounts receivable on a specific date
Case Management requires that a case manager be assigned - CORRECT ANSWERSTo a select patient group
Which of the following is required for participation in Medicaid? - CORRECT ANSWERSMeet income and assets requirements
All of the following are steps in safeguarding collections EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSIssuing receipts
The Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) data set is : - CORRECT ANSWERSA standardized form that provides third party payment details to providers
All of the following are conditions that disqualify a procedure or service from being paid for by Medicare EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSServices and procedures that are custodial in nature
Medicare beneficiaries remain in the same "benefit period" - CORRECT ANSWERSUntil the beneficiary is "hospitalization and/or skilled nursing facility-free" for 60 consecutive days
It is important to calculate reserves to ensure - CORRECT ANSWERSStable financial operations and accurate financial reporting
A claim is denied for the following reasons, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSThe submitted claim does not have the physicians signature
HFMA best practices call for patient financial discussions to be reinforced - CORRECT ANSWERSBy changing policies to programs
Patients should be informed that costs presented in a price estimate may - CORRECT ANSWERSVary from estimates, depending on the actual services performed
The nuanced data resulting from detailed ICD-10 coding allows senior leadership to work with physicians to do all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSObtain higher compensation for physicians
Charges as the most appropriate measurement of utilization enables - CORRECT ANSWERSAccuracy of expense and cost capture
Once the EMTALA requirements are satisfied - CORRECT ANSWERSThe remaining registration processing is initiated at the bedside or in a registration area
Across all care settings, if a patient consents to a financial discussion during a medical encounter to expedite discharge, the HFMA best practice is to: - CORRECT ANSWERSSupport that choice, providing that the discussion does not interfere with patient care or disrupt patient flow
In Chapter 7 straight bankruptcy filling - CORRECT ANSWERSThe court liquidates the debtor's nonexempt property, pays creditors, and discharges the debtor from the debt
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, debtor rehabilitation is a court proceeding - CORRECT ANSWERSThat reorganizes a debtor's holdings and instructs creditors to look to the debtors' future earnings for payment
This concept encompasses all activities required to send a request for payment to a third-party health plan for payment of benefits - CORRECT ANSWERSClaims processing
The importance of Medical records being maintained by HIM is that the patient records: - CORRECT ANSWERSAre the primary source for clinical data required for reimbursement
When there is a request for service, the scheduling staff member must confirm the patient's unique identification information to - CORRECT ANSWERSEnsure that she/he accesses the correct information in the historical database
Maintaining routine contact with the health plan or liability payer, making sure all required information is provided and all needed approvals are obtained is the responsibility of: - CORRECT ANSWERSCase Management
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set standards for accounts receivables (A/R) and - CORRECT ANSWERSProvide a method of measuring the collection and control of A/R
With any remaining open balances, after insurance payments have been posted, the account financial liability is - CORRECT ANSWERSPotentially transferred to the patient
Pricing transparency is defined as readily available information on the price of healthcare services, that together with other information, help define the value of those services and enable consumers to - CORRECT ANSWERSIdentify, compare, and choose providers that offer the desired level of value
All of the following are potential causes of credit balances EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSA patient's choice to build up a credit against future medical bills
A comprehensive "Compliance Program" is defined as - CORRECT ANSWERSSystematic procedures to ensure that the provisions of regulations imposed by a government agency are being met
An originating site is - CORRECT ANSWERSThe location of the patient at the time the service is provided
Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) are Medicare established guideline(s) used to determine: - CORRECT ANSWERSWhich diagnoses, signs, or symptoms are reimbursable
If further treatment can only be provided in a hospital setting, the patient's condition cannot be evaluated and/or treated within 24 hours, or if there is not an anticipation of improvement in the patient's condition with 24 hours, the patient - CORRECT ANSWERSWill be admitted as an inpatient
The benefit of Medicare Advantage Plan is - CORRECT ANSWERSPatients generally have their Medicare-coverage healthcare through the plan and do not need to worry about "part a" or "part b" benefits
The process of creating the pre-registration record ensures - CORRECT ANSWERSAccurate billing
Claims with dates of service received later than one calendar year beyond the date of service, will be - CORRECT ANSWERSDenied by Medicare
A portion of the accounts receivable inventory which has NOT qualified for billing includes - CORRECT ANSWERSCharitable pledges
The standard claim form used for billing by hospitals, nursing facilities, and other in-patient - CORRECT ANSWERSUB-04
Once the price is estimated in the pre-service stage, a provider's financial best practice is to - CORRECT ANSWERSExplain to the patient their financial responsibility and to determine the plan for payment
Internal controls addressing coding and reimbursement changes are put in place to guard against - CORRECT ANSWERSCompliance fraud by upcoding
Health Plan Contracting Departments do all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSEstablish a global reimbursement rate to use with all third-party payer
For routine scenarios, such as patients with insurance coverage or a known ability to pay, financial discussions: - CORRECT ANSWERSShould take place between the patient or guarantor and properly trained provider representatives
What type of account adjustment results from the patient's unwillingness to pay a self-pay balance? - CORRECT ANSWERSBad debt adjustment
Most major health plans including Medicare and Medicaid, offer - CORRECT ANSWERSElectronic and/or web portal verification
The important Message from Medicare provides beneficiaries information concerning their - CORRECT ANSWERSRight to appeal a discharge decision if the patient disagrees with the plan
Under EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) regulations, the provider may not ask about a patient's insurance information if it would delay what? - CORRECT ANSWERSMedical screening and stabilizing treatment
Before classifying and subsequently writing off an account to financial assistance or bad debt, the hospital must establish policy, define appropriate criteria, implement - CORRECT ANSWERSMonitor compliance
Medicare will only pay for tests and services that - CORRECT ANSWERSMedicare determines are "reasonable and necessary"
The physician who wrote the order for an inpatient service and is in charge of the patients - CORRECT ANSWERSThe attending physician
When primary payment is received, the actual reimbursement - CORRECT ANSWERSIs compared to the expected reimbursement, the remaining contractual adjustments are posted, and secondary claims are submitted
The ICD-10 codes set and CPT/HCPCS code sets combines provide - CORRECT ANSWERSThe specificity and coding needed to support reimbursement claims
In a self-insured (or self-funded) plan, the costs of medical care are - CORRECT ANSWERSBorne by the employer on a pay-as-you-go basis
Indemnity plans usually reimburse: - CORRECT ANSWERSA certain percentage of the charges after the patient meets the policy's annual deductible
The first and most critical step in registering a patient, whether scheduled or unscheduled, is - CORRECT ANSWERSVerifying the patient's identification
When Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) identify improper payments as over payments, the - CORRECT ANSWERSSend a demand letter to the provider to recover the over payment amount
Across all care settings, if a patient consents to a financial discussion during a medical encounter - CORRECT ANSWERSSupport that choice, providing that the discussion does not interfere with patient care or disrupt patient flow
Overall aggregate payments made to a hospice are subject to a computed "cap amount" calculated by: - CORRECT ANSWERSEach state's Medicaid plan
Medicare patients are NOT required to produce a physician order to receive which of these services - CORRECT ANSWERSScreening Mammography, flu vaccine or pneumonia vaccine
EFT (electronic funds transfer) is - CORRECT ANSWERSAn electronic transfer of funds from payer to payee
The importance of medical records being maintained by HIM is that the patient records - CORRECT ANSWERSAre the primary source for clinical data required for reimbursement by health plans and liability payers
Days in A/R is calculated based on the value of: - CORRECT ANSWERSThe time it takes to collect anticipated revenue
To maximize the value derived from customer complaints, all consumer complaints should be - CORRECT ANSWERSResponded to within two business days
A scheduled inpatient represents an opportunity for the provider to do which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERSComplete registration and insurance approval before service
In the pre-service stage, the requested service is screened for medical necessity, health - CORRECT ANSWERSPre-authorization are obtained
Hospitals need which of the following information sets to assess a patient's financial status: - CORRECT ANSWERSPatient and guarantor's income, expenses and assets
Patients are contacting hospitals to proactively inquire about costs and fees prior to - CORRECT ANSWERSThe fact that charge master lists the total charge, not net charges that reflect charges after a payer's contractual adjustment
HIPAA had adopted Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) to be used in standard transactions to identify the employer of an individual described in a transaction EIN's are assigned by - CORRECT ANSWERSThe Internal Revenue Service
The HCAHPS (hospital consumer assessment of healthcare providers and systems) initiative - CORRECT ANSWERSProvide a standardized method for evaluating patient's perspective on hospital care.
A large number of credit balances are not the result of overpayments but of - CORRECT ANSWERSPosting errors in the patient accounting system
A Medicare Part A benefit period begins: - CORRECT ANSWERSWith admission as an inpatient
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, debtor rehabilitation, is a court proceeding - CORRECT ANSWERSThat reorganizes a debtor's holdings and instructs creditors to look to the debtor's future earnings for payment
Which of the following in NOT included in the Standardized Quality Measures - CORRECT ANSWERSCost of services
The disadvantages of outsourcing include all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSReduced internal staffing costs and a reliance on outsourced staff
Improving the overall patient experience requires revenue cycle leadership and staff to simultaneously be: - CORRECT ANSWERSClear on policies and consistent in applying the policies
Because 501(r) regulations focus on identifying potential eligible financial assistants patients hospitals must: - CORRECT ANSWERSHold financial conversations with patients as soon as possible
Which of the following is NOT contained in a collection agency agreement? - CORRECT ANSWERSA mutual hold-harmless clause
HFMA best practices stipulate that a reasonable attempt should be made to have the financial - CORRECT ANSWERSAs early as possible, before a financial obligation is incurred
Recognizing that health coverage is complicated and not all pts are able to navigate this terrain, HFMA best practices specify that - CORRECT ANSWERSPatients should be given the opportunity to request a patient advocate, family member or other designee to help them In these discussions
For scheduled patients, important revenue cycle activities In the Time of Service stage DO NOT INCLUDE: - CORRECT ANSWERSFinal bill is presented for payment
HFMA's patient financial communication best practices specify that patients should be told about the types of services provided and - CORRECT ANSWERSThe service providers that typically participate in the service, e.g., radiologists, pathologists, etc.
Successful account resolution begins with - CORRECT ANSWERSCollecting all deductibles and copayments during the pre-service stage
Recognizing that health coverage is complicated and not all patients are able to navigate this terrain, HFMA best practices specify that - CORRECT ANSWERSPatients should be given the opportunity to request a patient advocate, family member, or other designee to help them in these discussions
In the balance resolution process, providers should: - CORRECT ANSWERSAsk the patient if he or she would like to receive information about payment options and supportive financial assistance programs
Business ethics, or organizational ethics represent: - CORRECT ANSWERSThe principles and standards by which organizations operate
Which option is a government-sponsored health care program that is financed through taxes and general revenue funds - CORRECT ANSWERSMedicare
Any healthcare insurance plan that provides or ensures comprehensive health maintenance and treatment services for an enrolled group of persons based on; a monthly fee is known as a - CORRECT ANSWERSHMO
In a Chapter 7 Straight Bankruptcy filing - CORRECT ANSWERSThe court liquidates the debtor's nonexempt property, pays creditors, and discharges the debtor from the debt
When there is a request for service the scheduling staff member must confirm the patient's - CORRECT ANSWERSEnsure that she/he accesses the correct information in the historical database
A four digit number code established by the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC)that categorizes/classifies a line item in the charge master is known as - CORRECT ANSWERSRevenue codes
Appropriate training for patient financial counseling staff must cover all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERSDocumenting the conversation in the medical records
The ACO investment model will test the use of pre-paid shared savings to - CORRECT ANSWERSEncourage new ACOs to form in rural and underserved areas
When recovery audit contractors (RAC) identify improper payments as over payments the claims processing contractor must - CORRECT ANSWERSSend a demand letter to the provider to recover the over payment amount
The purpose of the ACA mandated Community Health Needs Assessment is - CORRECT ANSWERSTo identify significant health needs, prioritize those needs and identify resources to address them
A balance sheet is - CORRECT ANSWERSA statement of assets, liabilities, and capital for an organization at a specified point in time
Hospitals can only convert an inpatient case to observation if the hospital utilization review committee determines this status before the patient is discharged and - CORRECT ANSWERSPrior to billing, that an observation setting will be more appropriate
During pre-registration, a search for the patients MPI number is initiated using which of the following data sets? - CORRECT ANSWERSPatient's full legal name and date of birth or the patient's Social Security number
Because case managers document the clinical reasons for treatment, they are - CORRECT ANSWERSA good resource when developing written appeals of denials
The Truth in Lending Act establishes - CORRECT ANSWERSDisclosure rules for consumer credit sales and consumer loans
What is Continuum of Care? - CORRECT ANSWERSThe coordination and linkage of resources needed to avoid the duplication of services and the facilitation of a seamless movement among care settings
HIPAA privacy rules require covered entities to take all of the following actions EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSUse only designated software platforms to secure patient data
The Two Midnight Rule allows hospitals to account for total hospital time when determining if an inpatient admission order should be written based on - CORRECT ANSWERSA beneficiary needing a minimum of 48 hours of care
Since passage of the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplaces and the expansion of Medicaid in some states, it is more important than ever for hospitals to - CORRECT ANSWERSAssist patients in understanding their insurance coverage and their financial obligation
HFMA patient financial communications best practices call for annual training for all staff EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSNursing
The process of verifying health insurance coverage, identifying contract terms, and obtaining total charges is known as - CORRECT ANSWERSInsurance verification of reimbursable charges
Net Accounts Receivable is - CORRECT ANSWERSThe amount an entity is reasonably confident of collecting from overall accounts receivable.
ED patients should be informed that their ability to pay - CORRECT ANSWERSWill not interfere with treatment of any emergency medical conditions
Providers are advised that it is best to establish patient financial responsibility and assistance policies and make sure they are followed internally and by - CORRECT ANSWERSBusiness affiliates
Incorrect data gathering can cause all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSThe inability to discuss quality with physicians
All Hospitals are required to establish a written financial assistance policy that applies to - CORRECT ANSWERSAll emergency and medically necessary care
All of the following are reference resources used to help guide in the application of business ethics EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSConsumer satisfaction reports
Each patient is assigned a unique number, commonly called the - CORRECT ANSWERSMaster Patient Index (MPI) number
HIPAA contains all of the following goals EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSTo ensure proper coding across the continuum of care
Which of the following is NOT included in the Standardized Quality Measures? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Account Receivable (A/R) Aging reports - CORRECT ANSWERSDivide accounts receivable into 30, 60, 90 ,120 days past due categories
Patients expect value for their healthcare dollar, including greater transparency of - CORRECT ANSWERSQuality and price information
The impact of denials on the revenue cycle includes all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSPatient outcomes
Examples of ethics violations that impact the revenue cycle include all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSSeeking payment options for patient self-pay
Scheduled procedures routinely include - CORRECT ANSWERSPatient preparation instructions
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes sets are modifications of - CORRECT ANSWERSThe International ICD-10 codes as developed by the WHO (World Health Organization)
The result of accurate census balancing on a daily basis is - CORRECT ANSWERSThe correct recording of room charges
All of the following are steps in verifying insurance EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERSThe patient signing the statement of financial responsibility
Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for - CORRECT ANSWERSAll patient medical records
This form contains major items, subdivided into a total of 55 detailed items, and is used by professional service providers and not hospitals for submitting claims for services to health plans this form is called - CORRECT ANSWERSThe 1500
Which of the following is NOT a factor in self-pay follow-up? - CORRECT ANSWERSThe type of patient (inpatient, out-patient)
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) was created - CORRECT ANSWERSDetect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
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