HC PRIVACY Flashcards
1
Q
standard transactions?
A
claims electronic fund transfers eligibility inquiries enrollment/disenrollment referrals and authorizations coordination of benefits health plan premium payment
2
Q
when given an opportunity to agree or object how so?
A
use professional judgement that the disclosure is in the best interest of the individual
3
Q
permitted disclosures for public interest and benefit?
A
required by law public health activities mandatory reporting funeral homes serious threats to health and safety research
4
Q
the person confirming appointments doesn’t need to know the purpose fo the visit
coders might not need to know the medical history
what is this an example of?
A
minimum necessary
5
Q
separate statements used in other patients that involve patients rights?
A
appointment reminders
fundraising
disclosure to health insurance providers
