Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 49
An encoder that prompts the coder to answer a series of questions and choices based on the documentation in the medical record is called a(n)
Answer options
- A. logic-based encoder.
- B. automated codebook.
- C. grouper.
- D. automatic code assignment.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A, as a logic-based encoder uses a series of questions to guide coders in making accurate coding decisions from medical records. Options B, C, and D do not refer to encoders that interactively assist coders in this manner; they describe different coding tools or processes.