HFMA CERTIFIED REVENUE CYCLE
REPRESENTATIVE FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is the primary purpose of pre-service activities? Answer: To
ensure patient financial and insurance verification before services are
rendered.
⩥ In the pre-service segment, which of the following is typically
verified? Answer: Medical necessity, insurance coverage and financial
responsibility
⩥ At what stage is the patient given an estimate of out-of-pocket costs?
Answer: Pre-Service
⩥ Which law or guideline requires healthcare providers to be transparent
about pricing and patient costs? Answer: The no-surprise Act (NSA)
⩥ During time of service, what process is used to ensure correct patient
identity? Answer: Positive patient identification and armband
assignment
REPRESENTATIVE FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is the primary purpose of pre-service activities? Answer: To
ensure patient financial and insurance verification before services are
rendered.
⩥ In the pre-service segment, which of the following is typically
verified? Answer: Medical necessity, insurance coverage and financial
responsibility
⩥ At what stage is the patient given an estimate of out-of-pocket costs?
Answer: Pre-Service
⩥ Which law or guideline requires healthcare providers to be transparent
about pricing and patient costs? Answer: The no-surprise Act (NSA)
⩥ During time of service, what process is used to ensure correct patient
identity? Answer: Positive patient identification and armband
assignment