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Patcom Links
External Webs
T-Codes
Strictly HIPAA
Potpouri
100
This link is where you can move money from "Bucket" to another.
What is Insurance Balance Transfer
100
Back-up documentation such as EOBs, checks and legal letters are typically located here.
What is Lockbox?
100
In general, disclosures of PHI must be limited to the minimum necessary amount of information to get the job done right.
True
100
Do patient's have the right to access their health information?
What is Yes.
100
Can we leave message for a patient with information regarding the current status of his Medicare claim?
No, specific health information should not be included in a voice message.
200
The screen on this link displays each cycle's dates of service, bill generated date, payments, adjustments and cycle balance.
What is the Billing Summary link?
200
HIPAA stands for....
What is The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
200
Written authorization from the patient is needed to bill their insurance.
False, billing falls into the "Payment" category which is an allowed use of PHI.
200
Are visitors allowed to walk around the CBO as long are they are related to one of your co-workers?
What is NO, all visitors should be accompanied at ALL times while inside the Business Office.
200
What do the Privacy Regulations seek to do?
The privacy regulation establish that personal health information must be kept confidential.
300
You can access this link if you want to check for authorization codes or to review the Simple Contract Plan.
What is the Insurance Verification link?
300
"Minimum necessary HIPAA rule"
What is information that cannot be shared if you do not need the information to do your job.
300
It is okay to share details regarding a patient's medical progression on Social Media with their permission.
False, Patient Health Information should NEVER be exposed on Social Media.
300
DAILY DOUBLE!
Name 2 allowed uses of PHI.
300
During what presidential administration was the HIPAA standards enacted?
What is the Clinton administration.
400
This link holds a wealth of information such as CMG code, Estimated reimbursement, Length of Stay and Accommodation Code.
What is the Patient Inquiry link?
400
Obtained before releasing PHI for purposes other than treatment, payment, and operations.
What is a written patient authorization.
400
It is acceptable to talk about details regarding a patient's account outside of the office, as long as it is with another HS Employee.
False, as Healthcare professionals, we must follow the minimum necessary rule.
400
What can happen to a person who knowingly violates patient privacy for personal gain or malicious harm?
What is 1. Disciplinary action 2. Loss of access privileges 3. Fines and penalties 4. Imprisonment
400
Can we discuss a client's PHI with other providers involved in their care or other provider to whom we are referring them?
Yes. This is part of treatment and does not require authorization.
500
This link is used for Rebills but is also used to update the patient's Financial Class.
What is the Claims Data Entry link?
500
Name the two people you should notify if you suspect a possibly breach in HIPAA?
What is your Supervisor and HIPAA Officer.
500
Emails to insurance companies containing patient health information does NOT need to be encrypted.
False, you should ALWAYS send emails encypted if you are sending PHI outside of the company's network.
500
If a person has the ability to access facility of HS systems or applications, do they have the right to view any information contained in that system or application?
What is NO, as healthcare professionals, we must follow the minimum necessary rule.
500
Are there any circumstances under which protected health information may be disclosed without a client's consent or authorization?
Yes, 1. disclosures required by law 2. permitted disclosures for public health activities (such as reporting diseases, collecting vital statistics, etc.) 3. disclosure about victims of abuse, neglect or domestic violence 4. health oversight activities 5. disclosures for judicial or administrative proceedings 6. disclosure for law enforcement purposes 7. use and disclosure for research purposes 8. disclosures to avert a serious threat to health or safety