RHIT MCQ 3

Question 1

What type of health record format organizes documentation by the source or department that generated it?

Accepted Answer

Source-oriented medical record

Answer

The source-oriented medical record organizes documentation by the department or source that created it.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a secondary data source in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A disease registry

Answer

Disease registries are secondary data sources because they derive information from primary sources and organize it for specific purposes.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program?

Accepted Answer

To ensure complete and accurate documentation that reflects patient acuity and supports proper coding

Answer

CDI programs work to ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects severity of illness and complexity of care.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, what is the maximum civil penalty per violation category for willful neglect that is not corrected?

Accepted Answer

$50,000 per violation with a maximum of $1.5 million per year

Answer

The highest tier of HIPAA civil penalties applies to violations due to willful neglect not corrected within 30 days.

Question 5

What is the function of a charge description master (CDM) in healthcare revenue cycle management?

Accepted Answer

To contain all billable items and services with associated charges and codes

Answer

The charge description master (CDM) is a comprehensive list of all billable items and services provided by a facility.

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