Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 131

A surgeon requests the name of a patient he admitted on January 4, 2009. Which of the following would be used to retrieve this information?

Answer options

• A. master patient index
• B. number index
• C. admission register
• D. operation index

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The admission register is the correct choice because it specifically lists patients along with their admission dates. The master patient index is used for overall patient records, the number index is typically for tracking procedures or services, and the operation index focuses on surgical procedures, making them unsuitable for this request.