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HIPAA: Definition
The federal framework governing the privacy and security of protected health information.
This is a short definition only. The full explanation lives on HIPAA safeguards in dermatology billing, which is the page to read if you are dealing with this on live claims.
Definition
For billing, the practical requirements are access controls limiting PHI to the minimum necessary, encryption in transit and at rest, audit logging of access, and breach notification procedures.
For worked examples, payer rules and documentation requirements, read HIPAA safeguards in dermatology billing. Return to the dermatology billing glossary.
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A free claims audit reviews a de-identified sample of your dermatology claims and returns a line-item findings report.