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A range of topics related to healthcare coding, information management, and the various roles and certifications within the field. It provides an overview of the different organizations and credentials involved, as well as the responsibilities and skills required for professionals in roles such as medical assistants, cancer registrars, coding and reimbursement specialists, health information managers, and medical transcriptionists. The document also touches on the changing landscape of the health information management (him) profession, including the shift towards an information-focused model and the impact of technological advancements. Additionally, it covers topics like continuing education, professional associations, and licensing requirements for certain healthcare roles. Overall, this document offers a comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects of healthcare coding, information management, and the various career paths within this dynamic field.
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All of the following organizations offer coding certifications, EXCEPT - Correct answer NCRA Which of the following provide an employment opportunity for a cancer registrar? - Correct answer Hospital Which of the following healthcare professionals perform both administrative and clinical tasks in a physician's office? - Correct answer Medical Assistant Which of the following credentials requires an associated degree from an accredited program? - Correct answer RHIT Which of the following professionals requires specialty training in classification systems? - Correct answer Coding Specialist Two days after the radiology report was dictated, it is still missing from the health record. Which professional will assist with locating and tracking the dictated report? - Correct answer Medical Transcriptionist Which credential identifies the medical transcriptionist as having a specialty certification in the field? - Correct answer CMT Which organization provides best practices in training in dictation for physicians? - Correct answer AHDI In preparation for a committee meeting, this professional creates a report and data display that presents how many cases of carcinoma of the breast were treated surgically versus by chemotherapy or radiation. Which desk (role) would produce this report? - Correct answer Cancer Registrar Which organization provides details concerning continuing education unit (CEU) credits for ongoing education of those managing cancer data? - Correct answer National Cancer Registrar of Association (NCRA) This professional is investigating the reason for denied payment for a hospital claim. Which desk (role) would perform this task? - Correct answer Health Insurance Specialist Which credential identifies a health insurance professional? - Correct answer CMBS Which of these organizations provides an education program for claim collection for a physician's office? - Correct answer AMBA
This professional uses ICD-9-CM classification system to numerically represent the diagnosis for diabetes mellitus. Which desk (role) would perform this task? - Correct answer Coding and Reimbursement Specialist Which credential identifies the Coding and Reimbursement Specialist as having specialty certification in the field? - Correct answer CCS Which organization has the most recent information about the transition to ICD-10-CM?
that all diagnoses (conditions), services (e.g., office visit), and procedures (e.g., surgery, x-ray) documented in patient records are coded accurately for reimbursement, research, and statistical purposes - Correct answer Coding and Reimbursement Specialist (or Coding Specialist) This person is responsible for the overall technological direction of an organization and is increasingly becoming part of the executive team. - Correct answer Chief Information Officer (CIO) In healthcare, this person leads the development, management, and sharing of knowledge within a health care organization for the purpose of improving patient care and its day-to-day operations. - Correct answer Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) According to AHIMA, these people are considered experts in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, and coding diagnoses and procedures for health care services provided to patients. - Correct answer Health Information Managers A____________ reviews health-related claims to determine whether the costs are reasonable and medically necessary, based on the patient's diagnosis. - Correct answer Health Insurance Specialist (or Claims Examiner) ___________ Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of health care. - Correct answer Health Services Managers __________ perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly. - Correct answer Medical Assistants __________ transcribe prerecorded dictation, creating medical reports (e.g., history, physical, and discharge summary), correspondence, and other administrative material (e.g., committee minutes). - Correct answer Medical Transcriptionists __________ is a general term that can be applied to any number of individuals with a wide variety of educational backgrounds, knowledge, and skills. Health information management consultants specialize in coding, long-term care, information security, ambulatory care, and so on. - Correct answer Consultant __________ coordinates the communication, contract, data, financial, human resource, health information, insurance, marketing, and risk management operations of a provider's office. - Correct answer Medical Office Manager (or Medical Office Administrator) _________ benefits both the student and the facility that accepts the student for placement. - Correct answer Professional Practice Experience (PPE)
NCRA stands for: - Correct answer National Cancer Registrars Association AAPC stands for: - Correct answer American Academy of Professional Coders ACMCS stands for: - Correct answer American College of Medical Coding Specialists AHIMA stands for: - Correct answer American Health Information Management Association AMBA stands for: - Correct answer American Medical Billing Association ICA stands for: - Correct answer International Claim Association MAB stands for: - Correct answer Medical Association of Billers ACHCA stands for: - Correct answer American College of Health Care Administrators AAMA stands for: - Correct answer American Association of Medical Assistants AMT stands for: - Correct answer American Medical Technologists PAHCOM stands for: - Correct answer Professional Association of Health Care Office Managers NAMSS stands for: - Correct answer National Association for Medical Staff Services AHDI stands for: - Correct answer Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity NAHQ stands for: - Correct answer National Association for Healthcare Quality RIMS stand for: - Correct answer Risk & Insurance Management Society, Inc. CMSA stands for: - Correct answer Case Management Society of America The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the: - Correct answer American College of Surgeons HE has been recognized as a profession since: - Correct answer 1928 The HIM profession is changing due to: - Correct answer Changes in technology The new model of HIM practice is: - Correct answer Information focused The traditional model of HIM practice was: - Correct answer Department based The organization that accredits HIM education programs is: - Correct answer CAHIIM
Our college has applied to become accredited by CAHIIM. Which of the following is the name of the interim stage of accreditation? - Correct answer Candidacy Which of the following is the virtual network used by AHIMA members? - Correct answer Engage Which of the following functions governs the HIM profession? - Correct answer House of Delegates The primary focus of AHIMA is to: - Correct answer Foster professional development of its members Which of the following certifications is administered by CCHIIM? - Correct answer Registered Health Information Technician True or false: Once certified, a tumor registrar pays an annual fee to the NCRA and, therefore, does not have to participate in continuing education. - Correct answer False True or false: Coding and reimbursement specialists can obtain employment in a variety of health care settings. - Correct answer True True or false: A health information manager has a wider range of skills than a certified coder. - Correct answer True True or false: Registered health information technician job titles include data quality manager, information security officer, educator, and consultant. - Correct answer True True or false: Medical assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician. - Correct answer False A health care professional who has the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely, accurate, and complete collection and maintenance of cancer data is known as a(n) - Correct answer Cancer Registrar Two professional associations that offer certification in coding are - Correct answer AAPC, AHIMA Which is a benefit of joining a professional association? - Correct answer networking with professional members Which professional is required to pass a licensing examination in all states and the District of Columbia? - Correct answer Nursing home administrator Medical transcriptionists have unique skills that enable them to - Correct answer Keyboard Prerecorded Medical Dictation.
The assignment of numbers to diagnoses, services, and procedures based on patient record documentation is known as _______. - Correct answer Coding The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment for the health information management profession is expected to grow_______ for all occupations through 2022. - Correct answer much faster than average The insurance claims organization that offers certification as a Certified Medical Billing Specialist is the _______. - Correct answer Medical Association of Billers The American Association of Medical Assistants credentials medical assistants as _______, and the American Medical Technologists credentials medical assistants as ______. - Correct answer CMA, RMA Each professional association has a (n) _______, which are judgments about what is right or wrong. - Correct answer Ethnics