Epic Skills Assessment Patient Data Management 3

Question 1

A patient's insurance information changes mid-encounter in Epic. What must be done before submitting the claim?

Accepted Answer

Update the coverage in the guarantor/coverage section and re-verify eligibility

Answer

Coverage must be updated and eligibility re-verified before claim submission to prevent denials and billing errors.

Question 2

In Epic, what does the 'Confidential' flag on a patient record restrict?

Accepted Answer

It limits who can access the record and may hide it from standard searches

Answer

The Confidential flag restricts access to the patient record to authorized users only and may suppress the record from standard searches to protect sensitive information.

Question 3

What is 'Break the Glass' (BTG) in Epic?

Accepted Answer

An emergency override that grants access to a restricted patient record with logging

Answer

Break the Glass allows authorized users to access restricted records in emergencies while creating an audit log of the access.

Question 4

When should a provider use the 'Addendum' function rather than editing an existing note in Epic?

Accepted Answer

After the note has been signed and additional information needs to be documented

Answer

Addenda are added to already-signed notes to supplement or clarify documentation without altering the original signed record.

Question 5

A registration specialist enters an incorrect date of birth for a patient. Which Epic role typically has authority to correct demographic data errors?

Accepted Answer

Registration or HIM staff with appropriate security access

Answer

Demographic corrections require staff with registration or HIM security roles to ensure data integrity and compliance with identity verification policies.

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Epic Skills Assessment Patient Data Management 3