HFMA CRCR Exam 2026 | 160
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1. Why is verifying a patient's identification considered
the most critical step in the registration process?
It ensures that the correct patient is being
registered and helps prevent errors in medical
records.
It allows for the activation of the patient's
medical record immediately.
It is a requirement for compliance with HIPAA
regulations.
It facilitates quicker billing processes.
2. Discuss the significance of accurate medical records
in the context of healthcare reimbursement.
,Accurate medical records are only important
for quality assessment and not for
reimbursement.
, Accurate medical records are not necessary if
the patient has insurance.
Accurate medical records are used solely for
legal defense during audits.
Accurate medical records are crucial as they
serve as the primary source for clinical data
required for reimbursement by health plans
and liability payers.
3. On a patient's appointment desk, you see multiple
future appointments with an "R" next to them. This
indicates that the appointment is:
A. Rescheduled appointment
B. Part of a recurring series
C. Missing registration information
D. Scheduled from a referral
, 4. Dr. Moore admits Mary Knight to Tanner Hospital for
observation of her shortness of breath. If he feels
Mary meets the criteria for admission as an inpatient,
Dr. Moore must generally make that decision within
which of the following time frames?
72-hours
12-hours
24-hours
48-hours
5. If a patient is transferred from the ICU to the
Medical/Surgical floor but this transfer is not
updated in the registration system, what potential
issue could arise during billing?
The patient may be billed for services not
rendered.
The patient may receive a refund for
overpayment.
The patient may face delays in receiving care.
Verified Questions & Accurate
Answers (PDF)
1. Why is verifying a patient's identification considered
the most critical step in the registration process?
It ensures that the correct patient is being
registered and helps prevent errors in medical
records.
It allows for the activation of the patient's
medical record immediately.
It is a requirement for compliance with HIPAA
regulations.
It facilitates quicker billing processes.
2. Discuss the significance of accurate medical records
in the context of healthcare reimbursement.
,Accurate medical records are only important
for quality assessment and not for
reimbursement.
, Accurate medical records are not necessary if
the patient has insurance.
Accurate medical records are used solely for
legal defense during audits.
Accurate medical records are crucial as they
serve as the primary source for clinical data
required for reimbursement by health plans
and liability payers.
3. On a patient's appointment desk, you see multiple
future appointments with an "R" next to them. This
indicates that the appointment is:
A. Rescheduled appointment
B. Part of a recurring series
C. Missing registration information
D. Scheduled from a referral
, 4. Dr. Moore admits Mary Knight to Tanner Hospital for
observation of her shortness of breath. If he feels
Mary meets the criteria for admission as an inpatient,
Dr. Moore must generally make that decision within
which of the following time frames?
72-hours
12-hours
24-hours
48-hours
5. If a patient is transferred from the ICU to the
Medical/Surgical floor but this transfer is not
updated in the registration system, what potential
issue could arise during billing?
The patient may be billed for services not
rendered.
The patient may receive a refund for
overpayment.
The patient may face delays in receiving care.
