AHIMA Compliance and Legal

Question 1

What is healthcare compliance?

Accepted Answer

Adhering to laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing healthcare operations

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Hospital cleanliness

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Patient compliance with treatment

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Insurance claim processing

Question 2

What is the False Claims Act?

Accepted Answer

A federal law imposing liability on those who submit fraudulent claims to government healthcare programs

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A law about false advertising

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A law about identity theft

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A law about food labeling

Question 3

What is an audit trail in health information?

Accepted Answer

A chronological record showing who accessed, modified, or deleted data and when

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A hiking path through a hospital

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A financial spreadsheet

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A patient walking route

Question 4

What is informed consent documentation?

Accepted Answer

A record showing the patient was informed of risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to treatment

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A general hospital admission form

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A billing authorization

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An insurance application

Question 5

What are accreditation requirements for health records?

Accepted Answer

Standards set by organizations like The Joint Commission governing record content, timeliness, and completeness

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Building codes

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Employee dress codes

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Parking regulations

Question 6

What is a subpoena for health records?

Accepted Answer

A legal order requiring the production of specified health records for legal proceedings

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A prescription request

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A referral to a specialist

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An insurance authorization