RHIT Release of Information and Privacy Practices 2

Question 1

Which of the following individuals has the right to authorize release of a deceased patient's records?

Accepted Answer

The deceased patient's personal representative or estate executor

Answer

After a patient's death, the personal representative (such as an estate executor) holds the rights to authorize disclosure of the deceased patient's PHI.

Question 2

A release of information (ROI) specialist receives a request for records from a patient's neighbor claiming to be a caregiver. What should the specialist do?

Accepted Answer

Require a signed authorization from the patient or documented legal authority before releasing

Answer

Without a signed patient authorization or documented legal authority such as a healthcare proxy, records may not be released to third parties regardless of their stated relationship.

Question 3

What is an accounting of disclosures under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A patient's right to receive a list of certain disclosures of their PHI made without authorization

Answer

HIPAA gives patients the right to receive an accounting of disclosures—a list of certain PHI disclosures made without authorization during the previous six years.

Question 4

Which disclosure is mandated by law and does NOT require patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure to a patient's employer for workers' compensation claims in states with applicable law

Answer

Many states have workers' compensation laws that require disclosure of relevant health information without patient authorization when the employer or insurer is a party to the claim.

Question 5

A patient requests amendment of their medical record, claiming a diagnosis is incorrect. Under HIPAA, the covered entity may deny the request if:

Accepted Answer

The information was not created by the covered entity and the originator is available to amend it

Answer

HIPAA allows denial of an amendment request if the covered entity did not create the information and the originating entity is reasonably available for the amendment.

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Practice Test

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Practice Test

RHIT Release of Information and Privacy Practices 2