WGU C808 CODING QUESTION AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED TO PASS 2025 UPDATED
15. A computer software program that assigns appropriate MS-DRGs according to
the information provided for each episode of care is referred to as a(n) .
a. Case mix analyzer
b. Encoder
c. Severity of illness program
d. Grouper
26. When did HCFA (now CMS) implement the National Correct Coding Initiative for
physician claims?
a. 1983
b. 1990
c. 1996
d. 2000
2. Which of the following assists with automatically submitting clean claims to the payers?
A. Clinical documentation improvement program
B. Claims management follow up software
C. APC grouper or claim scrubber software (the scrubber reviews the claim for errors using
pre- determined criteria prior to sending to the payer for payment)
D. Order tracking and management system
5. Why is it important to have a CDI physician champion or advisor?
a. To allow for peer-to-peer physician communication and education
b. Regulatory bodies require a physician champion for CDI
c. To organize the activities of the CDI team
d. A physician background is required for the CDI role
12. Who is the audience for coding compliance education?
a. Everyone involved in the revenue cycle from provider to claims submission
b. Coding staff
c. Physicians
d. Individuals who are in a disciplinary action plan
, 14. Implementing computer assisted coding (CAC):
a. Eliminates the need for CDI programs
b. Is an alternate option in improving the accuracy of clinical documentation
c. Is a tool intended for improved efficiency of the coding process
d. Eliminates the need for coding staff
2. The technology that considers syntax, semantics, and context to accurately process
and/or extract speech data is .
a. boolean word search
b. speech recognition technology
c. continuous speech input
d. natural language processing
12. Meaningful Use of certified electronic records is managed by what federal agency?
a. Bureau of Labor Statistics
b. National Committee of Vital and Health Statistics
c. Department of Commerce
d. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
14. Which of the following technologies below can be considered a point of care
information system?
a. EHR
b. Medication Order Entry
c. EKG
d. Pacemaker
16. Which of the following is considered a source system within an integrated EHR?
a. CPOE
b. MPI
c. CDR
d. PHR
17. Which of the following is considered a Source Clinical Application within an
integrated EHR?
a. CDS
b. CDW
c. WAN
d. Lab
7. Continuous speech input systems are limited .
a. by the need to articulate words slowly and clearly
VERIFIED TO PASS 2025 UPDATED
15. A computer software program that assigns appropriate MS-DRGs according to
the information provided for each episode of care is referred to as a(n) .
a. Case mix analyzer
b. Encoder
c. Severity of illness program
d. Grouper
26. When did HCFA (now CMS) implement the National Correct Coding Initiative for
physician claims?
a. 1983
b. 1990
c. 1996
d. 2000
2. Which of the following assists with automatically submitting clean claims to the payers?
A. Clinical documentation improvement program
B. Claims management follow up software
C. APC grouper or claim scrubber software (the scrubber reviews the claim for errors using
pre- determined criteria prior to sending to the payer for payment)
D. Order tracking and management system
5. Why is it important to have a CDI physician champion or advisor?
a. To allow for peer-to-peer physician communication and education
b. Regulatory bodies require a physician champion for CDI
c. To organize the activities of the CDI team
d. A physician background is required for the CDI role
12. Who is the audience for coding compliance education?
a. Everyone involved in the revenue cycle from provider to claims submission
b. Coding staff
c. Physicians
d. Individuals who are in a disciplinary action plan
, 14. Implementing computer assisted coding (CAC):
a. Eliminates the need for CDI programs
b. Is an alternate option in improving the accuracy of clinical documentation
c. Is a tool intended for improved efficiency of the coding process
d. Eliminates the need for coding staff
2. The technology that considers syntax, semantics, and context to accurately process
and/or extract speech data is .
a. boolean word search
b. speech recognition technology
c. continuous speech input
d. natural language processing
12. Meaningful Use of certified electronic records is managed by what federal agency?
a. Bureau of Labor Statistics
b. National Committee of Vital and Health Statistics
c. Department of Commerce
d. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
14. Which of the following technologies below can be considered a point of care
information system?
a. EHR
b. Medication Order Entry
c. EKG
d. Pacemaker
16. Which of the following is considered a source system within an integrated EHR?
a. CPOE
b. MPI
c. CDR
d. PHR
17. Which of the following is considered a Source Clinical Application within an
integrated EHR?
a. CDS
b. CDW
c. WAN
d. Lab
7. Continuous speech input systems are limited .
a. by the need to articulate words slowly and clearly
