What does a HAR store?

• A. Laboratory results and imaging orders.
• B. Patient demographics and insurance eligibility.
• C. Clinical notes and nursing assessments.
• D. All HB charges, payments, and adjustments for an encounter.

Answer: (D)

A HAR is the financial ledger for a patient encounter. It records all money-related activity tied to that encounter, including the charges for services, the payments received, and any adjustments or write-offs that affect the total billed amount. This financial data supports billing, claims submission, and accounts receivable processes, and is separate from clinical notes, orders, or patient demographics. Lab results and imaging orders belong to the clinical/order systems, while demographics and eligibility live in registration/eligibility streams. So the HAR specifically stores the financial side of an encounter, which is why it’s the best fit.