Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 89

A qualitative review of a health record reveals that the history and physical for a patient admitted on June 26 was performed on June 30 and transcribed on July 1.
Which of the following statement regarding the history and physical is ture in this situation? Completion and charting of the H&P indicates.

Answer options

• A. noncompliance with Joint Commission standards.
• B. compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• C. compliance with Medicare regulations.
• D. compliance with Joint Commission standards for nonsurgical patients.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the timing of the history and physical does not comply with Joint Commission standards, which require that the H&P be completed within a specific timeframe after admission. Options B, C, and D incorrectly suggest compliance with either Joint Commission or Medicare standards, which is not the case given the delayed completion.