RHIT Practice Questions - Registered Health Information Technician Exam - RHIT Practice Questions - Registered Health Information Technician Exam

Question 1

Which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems in the United States?

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and CMS World Health Organization (WHO)

Correct Answer:

National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and CMS

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of HIPAA's Privacy Rule?

To establish national standards for electronic healthcare transactions To protect the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) To prevent healthcare fraud and abuse To mandate the use of electronic health records

Correct Answer:

To protect the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI)

Question 3

According to coding guidelines, when should the present on admission (POA) indicator be reported?

Only for diagnoses present at the time of inpatient admission For all diagnoses reported on inpatient claims Only for principal diagnoses Only for complications occurring during the hospital stay

Correct Answer:

For all diagnoses reported on inpatient claims

Question 4

Which coding system is used primarily for outpatient procedures and physician services?

ICD-10-PCS CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) ICD-10-CM HCPCS Level II

Correct Answer:

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)

Question 5

What does the Joint Commission require regarding the medical record completion timeframe?

All records must be completed within 24 hours of discharge Records must be completed within 30 days of discharge Records should be completed within a timeframe defined by the hospital's own policy History and physical examinations must be completed within 24 hours of admission

Correct Answer:

History and physical examinations must be completed within 24 hours of admission

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