CAHIMS CAHIMS Data Analytics and Reporting 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of predictive analytics in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Using an algorithm to identify patients at high risk for sepsis

Answer

Predictive analytics applies statistical models and machine learning to historical data to forecast future events, such as identifying sepsis-risk patients before deterioration.

Question 2

What does 'data integrity' mean in healthcare information management?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring data is accurate, complete, and consistent throughout its lifecycle

Answer

Data integrity means that healthcare data remains accurate, complete, and unaltered from creation through archival, supporting reliable clinical and administrative decisions.

Question 3

Which standard coding system is used in the US to report diagnoses and procedures for inpatient hospital billing?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Answer

ICD-10-CM is used for diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS for inpatient procedure coding, both required for US inpatient hospital billing and reporting.

Question 4

What is a 'heat map' commonly used for in healthcare data visualization?

Accepted Answer

Showing density or intensity of values across two dimensions, such as infection rates by unit

Answer

In healthcare analytics, heat maps use color intensity to reveal patterns and concentrations of values across two categorical dimensions, such as infection rates by unit and day.

Question 5

Which federal program requires eligible hospitals to report quality measures electronically as part of value-based purchasing?

Accepted Answer

Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program

Answer

CMS's Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program requires hospitals to electronically submit standardized quality measures to receive full Medicare payment updates.

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CAHIMS CAHIMS Data Analytics and Reporting 3