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These 10 free CRCE questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Revenue Cycle Executive blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A patient scheduled for an elective procedure arrives with insurance information that does not match the payer file. What is the most appropriate patient access action?
Correct answer: B - Verify coverage and resolve the discrepancy before service
A Medicare beneficiary may receive a service that Medicare may not cover. Which notice informs the beneficiary they may become responsible for payment?
Correct answer: A - Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)
A facility has an average daily census of 180 patients and 240 available beds. What is the occupancy percentage?
Correct answer: B - 75%
Which coding data element identifies whether a diagnosis was present at the time of inpatient admission?
Correct answer: C - Present on Admission indicator
Which Medicare payment methodology is primarily used for inpatient hospital services based on diagnosis-related groups?
Correct answer: B - Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Group
Which program identifies inappropriate code combinations that should not be reported together?
Correct answer: C - National Correct Coding Initiative
Which electronic transaction is used for professional healthcare claims?
Correct answer: A - 837P
A hospital hires an outside company to pursue unpaid patient accounts. This is an example of:
Correct answer: C - Collection agency activity
A collection department recovers $90,000 from $120,000 collectible accounts. What is the net recovery rate?
Correct answer: C - 75%
Which regulation establishes financial assistance and billing requirements for nonprofit hospitals?
Correct answer: A - Section 501(r) of the Affordable Care Act
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