E/M Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 20
Clip And Save: Recognize These 18 PHI Identifiers
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Article Overview
This article explains the kinds of information that HIPAA treats as protected health information and why recognizing them matters for privacy compliance. It is aimed at healthcare staff, compliance teams, and anyone who handles patient information, with general discussion of OCR guidance on identifiers and de-identified information.
Why This Topic Matters
Knowing which data elements count as PHI helps practices reduce privacy violations across common communication channels and handle patient information more securely.
What You Will Learn
- What PHI means under HIPAA Privacy Rule guidance
- Which broad categories of patient information are treated as identifiers
- How de-identified health information is distinguished in general terms
- Why common communication methods can create privacy risk when identifiers are included
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Medical office staff
- Compliance officers
- Privacy and security personnel
- Health information management professionals
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