AHIMA CTR: CRM Cancer Registry
Operations Module 4 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Standardization of data means that each data item, regardless of
who collects the information, has the
Same list of valid codes
Same coding instructions
Same definition for each valid code
All of the above -
correct answer ✅All of the above
To be compliant with Standard 4.3:
Abstracting is performed by an accredited Oncology Data Specialist
(ODS_C)
Non-credentialed abstractors currently working in a CoC-accredited
program must pass the ODS exam within three years of the date of
hire.
Non-credentialed cancer registry staff may perform case finding
and follow-up, and abstracting under the supervision of a ODS-C.
All of the above -
correct answer ✅All of the above
, AHIMA CTR: CRM Cancer Registry
Operations Module 4 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which standard-setting organization bases its data set on the goal
of cancer control and surveillance?
CoC
NAACCR
NPCR
SEER -
correct answer ✅NPCR
To ensure consistent and uniform data among all cancer registries,
abstractors should
Develop their own coding rules and instructions for the data items
collected.
Select a coding manual from one of the national standard setters
and use that manual for all cases.
Ensure that the coding manuals provided by each governing agency
the registry reports to are applied to each case that is reportable to
that agency.
Use the STORE Manual on all cases. -
correct answer ✅Ensure that the coding manuals provided by each
governing agency the registry reports to are applied to each case
that is reportable to that agency.
Operations Module 4 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Standardization of data means that each data item, regardless of
who collects the information, has the
Same list of valid codes
Same coding instructions
Same definition for each valid code
All of the above -
correct answer ✅All of the above
To be compliant with Standard 4.3:
Abstracting is performed by an accredited Oncology Data Specialist
(ODS_C)
Non-credentialed abstractors currently working in a CoC-accredited
program must pass the ODS exam within three years of the date of
hire.
Non-credentialed cancer registry staff may perform case finding
and follow-up, and abstracting under the supervision of a ODS-C.
All of the above -
correct answer ✅All of the above
, AHIMA CTR: CRM Cancer Registry
Operations Module 4 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which standard-setting organization bases its data set on the goal
of cancer control and surveillance?
CoC
NAACCR
NPCR
SEER -
correct answer ✅NPCR
To ensure consistent and uniform data among all cancer registries,
abstractors should
Develop their own coding rules and instructions for the data items
collected.
Select a coding manual from one of the national standard setters
and use that manual for all cases.
Ensure that the coding manuals provided by each governing agency
the registry reports to are applied to each case that is reportable to
that agency.
Use the STORE Manual on all cases. -
correct answer ✅Ensure that the coding manuals provided by each
governing agency the registry reports to are applied to each case
that is reportable to that agency.
