Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 1

During the month of May there were 800 discharge abstracts processed at a cost of $0.90 per abstract for a total of $720.00. In June, 732 discharge abstracts were processed for a total cost of $658.80. This type of cost is known as

Answer options

• A. semi-variable.
• B. adjustable rate.
• C. fixed.
• D. fixed.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, fixed, because the cost per discharge abstract remains constant regardless of the number processed. The other options do not apply as the costs do not vary with the volume of abstracts processed.