Question 1

Choosing to be an independent consultant is synonymous with starting a new business and being self-employed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The _______________________________ is a subdivision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.

Free

(Short Answer)

4.9/5

(30)

Question 2

Correct Answer:

Verified

Office of the Inspector General
OIG

Accepted Answer

Office of the Inspector General
OIG​

Question 3

Which of the following is recommended when setting up a home office?

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining highly polished, shiny countertops and office furniture 
B)   sharing one telephone line with family members and a fax machine 
C)   multitasking by combining child-care duties with consulting activities 
D)   using a fax machine for rapid transmission of printed documents that cannot be emailed. 
A)   maintaining highly polished, shiny countertops and office furniture 
B)   sharing one telephone line with family members and a fax machine 
C)   multitasking by combining child-care duties with consulting activities 
D)   using a fax machine for rapid transmission of printed documents that cannot be emailed. D

Question 4

A consultant must guard against conflicts of interest and maintain high ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A health information consultant charges $150 per hour and works the equivalent of 200 billable eight-hour days per year. Taxes, insurance, travel, and other expenses consume about 70 % of the consultant's gross revenue. What is the consultant's net annual income after taxes and other expenses?

Accepted Answer

A)   $30,000 
B)   $72,000 
C)   $168,000 
D)   $240,000 
A)   $30,000 
B)   $72,000 
C)   $168,000 
D)   $240,000

Question 6

A person who is not a member of the covered entity's workforce, but performs work on behalf of the covered entity that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information is a(n) ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   client 
B)   employer 
C)   employee 
D)   business associate 
A)   client 
B)   employer 
C)   employee 
D)   business associate

Question 7

A person who is not a member of the health care provider's workforce but who performs work on behalf of the provider that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information is a(n) ________________________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who is not a member...

Question 8

When a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) identifies a pattern of improper payments that indicates possible fraud, the RAC is required to notify the office of the attorney general of the state in which the suspected offense occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss compliance programs in health care, including the purpose of such programs, their benefits, and relevant laws and regulations.​

Accepted Answer

Compliance programs assist an organizati

Question 10

Match each description with the correct item
- In a(n) ___________________, the consultant may likely select, implement, and manage an electronic health record (EHR) that streamlines the appointment, clinical, and billing processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  nursing facility 
B)  physician practice 
C)  acute care hospital 
D)  veterinary teaching hospital 
A)  nursing facility 
B)  physician practice 
C)  acute care hospital 
D)  veterinary teaching hospital

Question 11

A retrospective review of selected health care records or data documents to evaluate the quality of care, services provided, documentation, or coding compared with predetermined standards is a(n) ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   audit 
B)   contract 
C)   business plan 
D)   corporate integrity agreement 
A)   audit 
B)   contract 
C)   business plan 
D)   corporate integrity agreement

Question 12

The HITECH Act has placed additional obligations for privacy and security on business associates and also extends the threat of civil and criminal penalties for violations of privacy and security standards to business associates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT ordinarily a component of a health care provider's compliance program implemented to guard against fraud and abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)   nternal monitoring and auditing 
B)   developing compliance standards and policies 
C)   designation of a compliance officer or contact 
D)   training and education of the public and patients 
A)   nternal monitoring and auditing 
B)   developing compliance standards and policies 
C)   designation of a compliance officer or contact 
D)   training and education of the public and patients

Question 14

There is no need for an independent, self-employed consultant to develop formal documents such as a mission statement or business objectives

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

High hourly charges by consultants mean that self-employment will be financially lucrative and provide more personal freedom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Being of good repute means that others believe an individual is trustworthy, hard-working, and honest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Clients often include in the consultant's contract a requirement that the consultant maintain ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   professional liability insurance coverage 
B)   all equipment and resources necessary to complete the contract 
C)   all protected health information necessary to complete the contract 
D)   the same professional credentials that are required of the facility's permanent staff 
A)   professional liability insurance coverage 
B)   all equipment and resources necessary to complete the contract 
C)   all protected health information necessary to complete the contract 
D)   the same professional credentials that are required of the facility's permanent staff

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a step in the development of action plans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determine all steps necessary to attain each goal. 
B)   Maintain confidentiality of each goal. 
C)   Assign responsibility for each step. 
D)   Set deadlines for each goal. 
A)   Determine all steps necessary to attain each goal. 
B)   Maintain confidentiality of each goal. 
C)   Assign responsibility for each step. 
D)   Set deadlines for each goal.

Question 19

Which of the following would the HIM consultant be LEAST likely to research in preparing to conduct a documentation audit?

Accepted Answer

A)   federal and state regulations for the type of facility being audited 
B)   accreditation guidelines 
C)   HIPAA EDI standards 
D)   best practices 
A)   federal and state regulations for the type of facility being audited 
B)   accreditation guidelines 
C)   HIPAA EDI standards 
D)   best practices

Question 20

A(n) ________________________________ is a formal written document summarizing the operational and financial objectives of a business.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________________________________ is a formal written document...

Choosing to be an independent consultant is synonymous with starting a new business and being self-employed.

The _______________________________ is a subdivision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.

Which of the following is recommended when setting up a home office?

A consultant must guard against conflicts of interest and maintain high ethical standards.

A health information consultant charges $150 per hour and works the equivalent of 200 billable eight-hour days per year. Taxes, insurance, travel, and other expenses consume about 70 % of the consultant's gross revenue. What is the consultant's net annual income after taxes and other expenses?

A person who is not a member of the covered entity's workforce, but performs work on behalf of the covered entity that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information is a(n) ___________________.

A person who is not a member of the health care provider's workforce but who performs work on behalf of the provider that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information is a(n) ________________________________.

When a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) identifies a pattern of improper payments that indicates possible fraud, the RAC is required to notify the office of the attorney general of the state in which the suspected offense occurred.

Discuss compliance programs in health care, including the purpose of such programs, their benefits, and relevant laws and regulations.

Match each description with the correct item - In a(n) ___________________, the consultant may likely select, implement, and manage an electronic health record (EHR) that streamlines the appointment, clinical, and billing processes.

A retrospective review of selected health care records or data documents to evaluate the quality of care, services provided, documentation, or coding compared with predetermined standards is a(n) ______________________.

The HITECH Act has placed additional obligations for privacy and security on business associates and also extends the threat of civil and criminal penalties for violations of privacy and security standards to business associates.

Which of the following is NOT ordinarily a component of a health care provider's compliance program implemented to guard against fraud and abuse?

There is no need for an independent, self-employed consultant to develop formal documents such as a mission statement or business objectives

High hourly charges by consultants mean that self-employment will be financially lucrative and provide more personal freedom.

Being of good repute means that others believe an individual is trustworthy, hard-working, and honest.

Clients often include in the consultant's contract a requirement that the consultant maintain ___________________________.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the development of action plans?

Which of the following would the HIM consultant be LEAST likely to research in preparing to conduct a documentation audit?

A(n) ________________________________ is a formal written document summarizing the operational and financial objectives of a business.

Introduction to Health Care Systems

Hospital-Based Care

Freestanding Ambulatory Care

Managed Care

Dialysis

Correctional Facilities

Mental Health: Long-Term and Acute Services

Substance Abuse

Facilities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation

Home Health Care

Hospice

Dental Care Settings

Veterinary Settings

Cancer Registry

Filters

Exam 16: Consulting

Choosing to be an independent consultant is synonymous with starting a new business and being self-employed.

The _______________________________ is a subdivision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.​

Which of the following is recommended when setting up a home office?

A consultant must guard against conflicts of interest and maintain high ethical standards.

A health information consultant charges $150 per hour and works the equivalent of 200 billable eight-hour days per year. Taxes, insurance, travel, and other expenses consume about 70 % of the consultant's gross revenue. What is the consultant's net annual income after taxes and other expenses?

A person who is not a member of the covered entity's workforce, but performs work on behalf of the covered entity that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information is a(n) ___________________.

A person who is not a member of the health care provider's workforce but who performs work on behalf of the provider that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information is a(n) ________________________________.​

When a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) identifies a pattern of improper payments that indicates possible fraud, the RAC is required to notify the office of the attorney general of the state in which the suspected offense occurred.

Discuss compliance programs in health care, including the purpose of such programs, their benefits, and relevant laws and regulations.​

Match each description with the correct item - In a(n) ___________________, the consultant may likely select, implement, and manage an electronic health record (EHR) that streamlines the appointment, clinical, and billing processes.

A retrospective review of selected health care records or data documents to evaluate the quality of care, services provided, documentation, or coding compared with predetermined standards is a(n) ______________________.

The HITECH Act has placed additional obligations for privacy and security on business associates and also extends the threat of civil and criminal penalties for violations of privacy and security standards to business associates.

Which of the following is NOT ordinarily a component of a health care provider's compliance program implemented to guard against fraud and abuse?

There is no need for an independent, self-employed consultant to develop formal documents such as a mission statement or business objectives

High hourly charges by consultants mean that self-employment will be financially lucrative and provide more personal freedom.

Being of good repute means that others believe an individual is trustworthy, hard-working, and honest.

Clients often include in the consultant's contract a requirement that the consultant maintain ___________________________.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the development of action plans?

Which of the following would the HIM consultant be LEAST likely to research in preparing to conduct a documentation audit?

A(n) ________________________________ is a formal written document summarizing the operational and financial objectives of a business.​

Introduction to Health Care Systems

Hospital-Based Care

Freestanding Ambulatory Care

Managed Care

Dialysis

Correctional Facilities

Mental Health: Long-Term and Acute Services

Substance Abuse

Facilities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation

Home Health Care

Hospice

Dental Care Settings

Veterinary Settings

Cancer Registry

Filters

The _______________________________ is a subdivision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.

A person who is not a member of the health care provider's workforce but who performs work on behalf of the provider that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information is a(n) ________________________________.

Discuss compliance programs in health care, including the purpose of such programs, their benefits, and relevant laws and regulations.

A(n) ________________________________ is a formal written document summarizing the operational and financial objectives of a business.