Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 140

You are developing a complete data dictionary for your facility. Which of the following resources will be most helpful in providing standard definitions for data commonly collected in acute care hospitals?

Answer options

• A. Minimum Data Set
• B. Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set
• C. Conditions of Participation
• D. Federal Register

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set provides standardized definitions and elements for data collected during hospital discharges, making it the most useful resource for your data dictionary. The Minimum Data Set is primarily used for long-term care facilities, Conditions of Participation outlines regulatory requirements for hospitals, and the Federal Register contains governmental regulations but not specific data definitions.