Exam 2: Health Information Management Professionals

The coding systems that a coding and reimbursement specialist will use on the job include CPT, HCPCS, and ____________________.

The three professional associations that offer coding credentials are AHIMA, ____________________, and ACMCS.

A medical office manager usually earns a bachelor's degree from a technical college.

A __________manager is responsible for coordinating inpatient care to ensure the appropriate utilization of resources, delivery of health care services, and timely discharge or transfer.

A coding and reimbursement specialists must have working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM/ICD10-PCS coding systems.

The CPC, CPC-H, CPC-A, and CPC-H-A certifications are sponsored by

A professional practice experience is also known as an externship or internship.

Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments.

Coding is the assignment of numbers to diagnosis, services, and procedures, based on patient record documentation.

Compare the job functions of a privacy officer and a quality manager.

A listserv is an internet-based or email discussion that covers a variety of topics and issues.

All states and the District of Columbia require nursing home administrators to have a bachelor's degree, complete a state-approved training program, pursue continuing education, and ___________________________________.

The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) offers the RHIT and registered health information administrator (RHIA) certification examinations.

A health care professional who oversees the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization's policies that cover the safeguarding of patient health information is called a

Inpatient coders usually obtain CCS certification, whereas physician office coders choose CCS-P and/or CPC certification.

Sam is a health information management student who wishes to learn more about AHIMA. To best accomplish this, he can join AHIMA at a reduced student rate.

Summarize student responsibilities during the professional practice experience.

AHIMA requires registered health information technicians (RHITs) to submit proof of continuing education hours every two years.

A health insurance specialist reviews health-related claims to determine whether the costs are reasonable and medically necessary given the patient's diagnosis. This position is also called a ____________________.

A case manager is responsible for coordinating patient care to ensure timely discharge or transfer of patients.