Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 1
You Be the Coder: See How Physicians Can Discuss PHI
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Article Overview
This short Q&A article addresses HIPAA Privacy Rule guidance for sharing patient information between physicians for treatment-related communication. It is aimed at providers, coders, compliance staff, and practice managers who need a quick understanding of when patient permission is or is not required and what general privacy safeguards still apply during phone conversations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers distinguish routine treatment communication from situations that require authorization, while reinforcing that privacy and confidentiality protections still matter when information is discussed verbally.
What You Will Learn
- How physician-to-physician discussion of patient information is treated under privacy guidance
- What general privacy safeguards are expected during phone-based clinical conversations
- How the article frames treatment-related sharing of information within HIPAA-related guidance
- The role of HHS guidance in clarifying provider communication practices
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Surgeons
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Practice managers
- Health information management professionals
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