Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Practice Exam

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What could lead to an incorrect nightly room charge for a patient?

If the patient is admitted for a two-day stay
If the patient's discharge, ordered for tomorrow, has not been charted
If the payment method is not confirmed
If the insurance details are incomplete

The correct answer is: If the patient's discharge, ordered for tomorrow, has not been charted

An incorrect nightly room charge for a patient can arise when the discharge is ordered but has not been charted. This situation can lead to a misunderstanding of the patient's stay duration. If a patient is scheduled for discharge the following day but this information hasn't been correctly documented in the patient records, the system may continue to bill for additional nights beyond what is actually necessary. Proper documentation is crucial in ensuring that the billing reflects the actual days of service received by the patient. Without this update, the billing department may incorrectly charge for an extra night's stay, thus leading to an inaccurate room charge.