AHIMA CCA
Domain 1 - 6
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. In the context of Clinical Classification Systems, which of
the following is a key feature of the ICD-10-CM?
A) Use of alphanumeric codes
B) Use of color-coded tabs
C) Use of decimal points after three characters
D) Use of dual coding
Correct Answer: A
2. When considering Reimbursement Methodologies, DRG
(Diagnosis-Related Group) is primarily used to determine:
A) The technical fee for outpatient services
B) The cost-sharing amount for the patient
C) The payment rates for hospital inpatient services
D) The coverage terms for insurance policies
Correct Answer: C
3. A fundamental component of Health Records and Data
Content is ensuring data quality. Which attribute does not
directly contribute to data quality?
A) Data consistency
B) Data granularity
C) Data redundancy
D) Data timeliness
Correct Answer: C
4. In terms of Compliance, which federal law primarily
governs the privacy and security of patient health
information in the United States?
A) The Affordable Care Act
B) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) The Patient Protection Act
D) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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, Correct Answer: B
5. Within Information Technologies, which system is
essential for the electronic management of health records?
A) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
B) Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
C) Supply Chain Management (SCM) system
D) Human Resource Management (HRM) system
Correct Answer: B
6. What is the primary purpose of the CPT coding system in
Clinical Classification Systems?
A) To classify medical devices
B) To report diagnostic procedures
C) To report medical services and procedures
D) To classify disease etiology
Correct Answer: C
7. Under Reimbursement Methodologies, the Resource-
Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) is used to determine:
A) Hospital accreditation status
B) Physician's service payments
C) Patient eligibility for Medicaid
D) Quality of care metrics
Correct Answer: B
8. A key aspect of Health Records and Data Content is the
principle of 'minimum necessary'. What does this principle
entail?
A) Collecting the least amount of data required for a task
B) Ensuring minimum standards for data security
C) Providing the minimum level of care needed
D) Storing the minimum number of health records
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Domain 1 - 6
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. In the context of Clinical Classification Systems, which of
the following is a key feature of the ICD-10-CM?
A) Use of alphanumeric codes
B) Use of color-coded tabs
C) Use of decimal points after three characters
D) Use of dual coding
Correct Answer: A
2. When considering Reimbursement Methodologies, DRG
(Diagnosis-Related Group) is primarily used to determine:
A) The technical fee for outpatient services
B) The cost-sharing amount for the patient
C) The payment rates for hospital inpatient services
D) The coverage terms for insurance policies
Correct Answer: C
3. A fundamental component of Health Records and Data
Content is ensuring data quality. Which attribute does not
directly contribute to data quality?
A) Data consistency
B) Data granularity
C) Data redundancy
D) Data timeliness
Correct Answer: C
4. In terms of Compliance, which federal law primarily
governs the privacy and security of patient health
information in the United States?
A) The Affordable Care Act
B) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) The Patient Protection Act
D) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
©2024/2025
, Correct Answer: B
5. Within Information Technologies, which system is
essential for the electronic management of health records?
A) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
B) Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
C) Supply Chain Management (SCM) system
D) Human Resource Management (HRM) system
Correct Answer: B
6. What is the primary purpose of the CPT coding system in
Clinical Classification Systems?
A) To classify medical devices
B) To report diagnostic procedures
C) To report medical services and procedures
D) To classify disease etiology
Correct Answer: C
7. Under Reimbursement Methodologies, the Resource-
Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) is used to determine:
A) Hospital accreditation status
B) Physician's service payments
C) Patient eligibility for Medicaid
D) Quality of care metrics
Correct Answer: B
8. A key aspect of Health Records and Data Content is the
principle of 'minimum necessary'. What does this principle
entail?
A) Collecting the least amount of data required for a task
B) Ensuring minimum standards for data security
C) Providing the minimum level of care needed
D) Storing the minimum number of health records
©2024/2025
