PAR Registration Procedures 3

Question 1

Which type of admission requires a physician's order and is planned in advance?

Accepted Answer

Elective admission

Answer

An elective admission is scheduled in advance based on the patient's condition and does not require immediate intervention.

Question 2

What does the abbreviation 'COB' stand for in the context of patient registration?

Accepted Answer

Coordination of Benefits

Answer

Coordination of Benefits (COB) determines the order in which multiple insurance plans pay when a patient has more than one payer.

Question 3

A patient's insurance card lists a different employer group number than what is in the system. The PAR should:

Accepted Answer

Update the group number based on the current card after verifying with the payer if needed

Answer

The most current insurance card should be used as the primary source; updating the group number prevents claim denials.

Question 4

An 'occurrence code' in facility billing is used to:

Accepted Answer

Report a specific event or condition that affects claims processing

Answer

Occurrence codes notify the payer of specific events (e.g., accident date, Medicare eligibility) that may affect claim adjudication.

Question 5

When registering a patient under observation status, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Observation patients are classified as outpatients and may have different cost-sharing responsibilities

Answer

Observation status is billed as an outpatient service, which can result in different cost-sharing than inpatient stays under Medicare and other payers.

(PAR) Patient Access Representative Certification Practice Test

(PAR) Patient Access Representative Certification Practice Test

PAR Registration Procedures 3