RHIT RHIT 2

Question 1

Which coding system is used to report inpatient hospital procedures in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS

Answer

CPT

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HCPCS Level II

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SNOMED CT

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) system?

Accepted Answer

To classify inpatient stays into groups for prospective payment purposes

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To determine physician licensing requirements

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To assign quality scores to nursing homes

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To manage outpatient prescription drug benefits

Question 3

A patient is admitted for pneumonia and develops a urinary tract infection during the hospital stay. How should the UTI be classified?

Accepted Answer

Hospital-acquired condition

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Principal diagnosis

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Comorbidity

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Admitting diagnosis

Question 4

What is the minimum necessary standard under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Covered entities must limit PHI disclosures to the minimum amount needed to accomplish the intended purpose

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All staff must have access to all patient records

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Patients must provide the minimum amount of information at registration

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Hospitals must maintain minimum staffing levels

Question 5

What is the function of an encoder in the medical coding process?

Accepted Answer

To provide automated code lookup and validation to assist coders in assigning accurate codes

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To convert paper records to electronic format

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To encrypt patient data for transmission

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To transcribe physician dictation

Question 6

Which of the following is a key component of an effective compliance program in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Conducting regular internal audits, providing staff education, and establishing a reporting mechanism for concerns

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Eliminating all coding errors

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Avoiding government payer contracts

Answer

Maximizing revenue at all costs