E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 10
Reader Questions: See If HIPAA Constrains Employers
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Article Overview
This article addresses a reader question about whether employers can obtain employee lab test information related to COVID-19 and how HIPAA affects that request. It focuses on the general scope of HIPAA, the roles of covered entities and business associates, and the difference between what an employer may ask for versus what a healthcare-related entity may disclose. The piece is useful for employers, HR staff, compliance teams, and coding or billing professionals who need a basic legal-context overview of health information privacy.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding HIPAA’s scope helps readers distinguish employer information requests from disclosure rules that apply to healthcare entities. That distinction is important for privacy compliance, workplace policy, and handling employee health information.
What You Will Learn
- How HIPAA applies at a high level to different types of entities
- Why employer requests for health information are treated differently from disclosure rules for healthcare entities
- The general roles of covered entities and business associates in privacy compliance
- How employee lab information related to COVID-19 is discussed in a HIPAA context
Who Should Read This
- Employers
- Human resources professionals
- Compliance staff
- Medical billing and coding professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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