Medical Records & Insurance
Finals Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
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,1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of medical
coding?
a) Organizing patient records
b) Facilitating billing and reimbursement
c) Writing medical history
d) Updating clinical guidelines
Correct ANS: b
Rationale: Medical coding is essential for billing and
insurance reimbursement, translating healthcare services and
diagnoses into standardized codes.
2. What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?
a) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
b) Health Information Protection Act
c) Healthcare Informational Privacy Act
d) Hospital Insurance Protocol and Accountability Act
Correct ANS: a
Rationale: HIPAA is crucial for protecting patient health
information and ensuring patient privacy.
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,3. In which section of a medical record would you typically find
a patient's lab results?
a) History and Physical
b) Progress Notes
c) Laboratory Reports
d) Medication Administration Record
Correct ANS: c
Rationale: Laboratory Reports specifically contain lab
results, making them distinct and easy to locate.
4. What coding system is primarily used for inpatient hospital
coding?
a) CPT
b) ICD-10-CM
c) DRG
d) HCPCS Level II
Correct ANS: c
Rationale: Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) are used to
categorize hospital cases to facilitate reimbursement.
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, 5. Which of the following is NOT a required element in a
patient's health record under CMS regulations?
a) Patient identification
b) Comprehensive health history
c) Personal opinions on treatment
d) Evidence of informed consent
Correct ANS: c
Rationale: Personal opinions on treatment are not required
and do not hold standardized medical value.
6. What is the main purpose of the encounter form in a
healthcare setting?
a) Patient scheduling
b) Patient health education
c) Collection of billing information
d) Documentation of clinical findings
Correct ANS: c
Rationale: Encounter forms serve primarily to collect billing
information and coding data for services rendered.
7. What does EHR stand for?
a) Electronic Health Records
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