Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Practice Exam

Once EMTALA requirements are satisfied, what occurs next?

1. Third-party payer information should be collected from the patient

2. The patient assumes full liability for services

3. The remaining registration processing is initiated at the bedside

4. An initial registration record is completed

The correct answer is: The remaining registration processing is initiated at the bedside

Once EMTALA requirements are satisfied, the appropriate next step is to initiate the remaining registration processing at the bedside. After ensuring that the patient has received a medical screening examination and is stabilized, healthcare providers are responsible for capturing necessary patient information seamlessly while still attending to the patient's immediate medical needs. This bedside registration is crucial because it maintains the continuity of care and ensures that all relevant data is collected in a timely manner. Being proactive in this step supports effective communication and documentation while fostering a positive patient experience. Completing the initial registration record, collecting third-party payer information, or having the patient assume liability for the services rendered are important aspects of the overall revenue cycle but follow after the registration has commenced at the bedside.