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CRCE AAHAM Short Answer Questions
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Health Care
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07/14/2016

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Term
What does ABN stand for and what four (4) elements must be included for the ABN to be valid?
Definition

ABN- Advanced Beneficiary Notification

  1. The service or item provided 
  2. Must state that the provider believes that Medicare will not or may not cover the service or item
  3. Must state the provider's reason(s) for believing the item is non-covered
  4. Must be signed and dated by the beneficiary
Term

 

 

Collecting as much as possible as soon as possible is the cornerstone of a successful revenue cycle? Name five (5) points where a patient could make a payment.

Definition

 

  1. Prior to service 
  2. At Admission
  3. During the stay
  4. At departure/discharge
  5. After departure/discharge
Term

 

What is the definition of decentralized registration?

Definition

 

The collection, dissemination and storage of registration information including demographic, financial and clinical data which is done at location/department which services/procedure is taking place. 

Term

 

 

Collecting as much as possible as soon as possible is the cornerstone of a successful revenue cycle?

Definition

 

  • Prior to Services
  • At admission
  • During the stay
  • At discharge
  • After discharge 
Term

 

What are the disadvantages of decentralized registration?

Definition

 

  • Communication of change is often difficult
  • Training and staffing is a challenge
  • Multiple registrations can occur (duplicity)
  • Staff Coverage is difficult (due to call out's / lunch coverage)
  • Supervision is fragmented 
Term

 

What are the advantages of decentralized registration?

Definition
  • Decentralized registration provides patient focused care
  • Employees are specialized in their area 
  • Adequate time to ensure all tasks are completed 
  • Registration time is minimized
  • Increased patient satisfaction
  • Many services are conveniently handled at registration
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