tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2023 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Make Sure All Breaches Are Taken Seriously

Question: We uncovered a small data breach in our practice that impacted about 225 patients. Do we need to contact anyone since the breach was so small and we contained it? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Yes, no matter the size of the breach, you still must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). However, first make sure the event is an actual breach, which is defined by HHS as: “Generally, an impermissible use or disclosure under the Privacy Rule that compromises the security or privacy of the protected health information.” If you do uncover...

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