Epic Ambulatory (AMB) 400 | Questions & Answers |
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is the primary function of the Preference List Composer (LPF) in the Epic
system?
Links preference lists to facility structure records.
Collects orderable records and allows overrides to their default values.
Lists a collection of records without allowing overrides.
Defines user settings for preference lists.
2. What is the primary purpose of a chargeable procedure record in the Epic system?
To bill for procedure, service, or supply.
To schedule patient appointments.
To manage inventory of supplies.
To document patient history.
3. If you want to verify your build was correct for a SmartSet with a sample patient, but
want to be able to continue editing the contact if needed, you should do which of
the following?
Release the SmartSet.
Retire the SmartSet.
Test Release the SmartSet.
Duplicate the SmartSet so you can release and test the copy.
,4. Describe the difference between the Preference List Editor (EPD) and the Preference
List Composer (LPF).
The EPD allows for default value overrides, while the LPF does not.
The EPD is used for orders, while the LPF is used for non-orders.
The EPD is linked to facility structures, while the LPF is not.
The EPD lists records without allowing overrides, while the LPF collects
orderable records and allows for default value overrides.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Express Lane feature in the Epic system?
To streamline billing processes for healthcare providers.
To boost physician productivity by minimizing documentation time.
To enhance patient care through improved communication.
To provide a comprehensive overview of patient history.
6. What happens to a SmartGroup contact when it is released?
The released contact remains editable for all users.
The SmartGroup contact can be edited by any user.
The released contact is no longer editable and all previous contacts of this
record become retired.
The SmartGroup is deleted from the system.
7. What are the three distinct parts that make up flowsheets in the Epic system?
Template, Group, Row
Group, Row, Field
Section, Template, Entry
, Template, Entry, Data
8. If a new procedure is introduced that requires billing for both physician services and
hospital resources, how would it be categorized in the Epic system?
It would only require Hospital and Technical Chargeables.
It would only require Professional Charges.
It would not require any chargeable procedure records.
It would involve both Professional Charges and Hospital and Technical
Chargeables.
9. Describe the significance of the context in a CER rule within the Epic system.
The context has no impact on the functionality of the rule.
The context limits the use of SmartText to only one language.
The context defines the specific criteria and Epic features that the rule can
evaluate.
The context determines the language preferences for SmartText.
10. Describe the significance of the 'EpicCare Order Type' in relation to orderable
procedures.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' is solely for billing purposes and has no impact on
clinical decisions.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' determines how a procedure is to be used and
affects the available items on subsequent screens.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' is used to categorize medications only.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' is irrelevant to the procedure hierarchy.
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is the primary function of the Preference List Composer (LPF) in the Epic
system?
Links preference lists to facility structure records.
Collects orderable records and allows overrides to their default values.
Lists a collection of records without allowing overrides.
Defines user settings for preference lists.
2. What is the primary purpose of a chargeable procedure record in the Epic system?
To bill for procedure, service, or supply.
To schedule patient appointments.
To manage inventory of supplies.
To document patient history.
3. If you want to verify your build was correct for a SmartSet with a sample patient, but
want to be able to continue editing the contact if needed, you should do which of
the following?
Release the SmartSet.
Retire the SmartSet.
Test Release the SmartSet.
Duplicate the SmartSet so you can release and test the copy.
,4. Describe the difference between the Preference List Editor (EPD) and the Preference
List Composer (LPF).
The EPD allows for default value overrides, while the LPF does not.
The EPD is used for orders, while the LPF is used for non-orders.
The EPD is linked to facility structures, while the LPF is not.
The EPD lists records without allowing overrides, while the LPF collects
orderable records and allows for default value overrides.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Express Lane feature in the Epic system?
To streamline billing processes for healthcare providers.
To boost physician productivity by minimizing documentation time.
To enhance patient care through improved communication.
To provide a comprehensive overview of patient history.
6. What happens to a SmartGroup contact when it is released?
The released contact remains editable for all users.
The SmartGroup contact can be edited by any user.
The released contact is no longer editable and all previous contacts of this
record become retired.
The SmartGroup is deleted from the system.
7. What are the three distinct parts that make up flowsheets in the Epic system?
Template, Group, Row
Group, Row, Field
Section, Template, Entry
, Template, Entry, Data
8. If a new procedure is introduced that requires billing for both physician services and
hospital resources, how would it be categorized in the Epic system?
It would only require Hospital and Technical Chargeables.
It would only require Professional Charges.
It would not require any chargeable procedure records.
It would involve both Professional Charges and Hospital and Technical
Chargeables.
9. Describe the significance of the context in a CER rule within the Epic system.
The context has no impact on the functionality of the rule.
The context limits the use of SmartText to only one language.
The context defines the specific criteria and Epic features that the rule can
evaluate.
The context determines the language preferences for SmartText.
10. Describe the significance of the 'EpicCare Order Type' in relation to orderable
procedures.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' is solely for billing purposes and has no impact on
clinical decisions.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' determines how a procedure is to be used and
affects the available items on subsequent screens.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' is used to categorize medications only.
The 'EpicCare Order Type' is irrelevant to the procedure hierarchy.
