CCT HIPAA Privacy and Security 4

Question 1

Which of the following transactions is covered under HIPAA's Electronic Transaction Standards?

Accepted Answer

Electronic claims submission (837 transaction set)

Answer

HIPAA's Transaction Standards mandate the use of standard electronic formats (like the 837 claim) for healthcare financial and administrative transactions.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a HIPAA Risk Analysis?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to ePHI confidentiality, integrity, and availability

Answer

A HIPAA Risk Analysis identifies threats, vulnerabilities, and the likelihood and impact of potential risks to ePHI as the foundation of the security management process.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, 'treatment' as a basis for PHI use/disclosure refers to:

Accepted Answer

Provision, coordination, or management of healthcare and related services by providers

Answer

HIPAA broadly defines 'treatment' to include provision, coordination, and management of healthcare by one or more providers, including referrals.

Question 4

An individual's right to an accounting of disclosures under HIPAA applies to disclosures made for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Public interest disclosures made without authorization

Answer

The right to an accounting of disclosures covers most disclosures made without authorization, but generally excludes those for TPO (treatment, payment, operations).

Question 5

Which office within HHS is primarily responsible for enforcing HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules?

Accepted Answer

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Answer

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.

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CCT HIPAA Privacy and Security 4