HIPPA Regulations
Search online to find information about HIPAA regulations related to code sets and electronic data interchange. Write an essay about your findings.
Below you will find a few ideas for research and discussion.
• Explain the reasoning for the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Define and discuss Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) of electronic claims.
• Define and discuss the Health Care Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Define and discuss why and how the Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) is used.
• Define and discuss Current Dental Terminology (CDT) and how it is used.
• Define and discuss the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Discuss the International Classification of Diseases-9-Clinical Modification Volume 3.
• Discuss the International Classification of Diseases-10-Procedure Code System.
• Explain National Drug Codes (NDC) and where they may be found.
• Provide examples of Ancillary Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies.
• Identify and discuss Inpatient and Outpatient Facility Services.
• Locate the Official Coding Guidelines and discuss how they are used.
Your essay should
• be a minimum of 400 words,
• include an introduction that summarizes the main points of the essay and identifies the relevance of the assignment to the course topic(s), and
• be in APA style (cover and reference pages are not included in the required assignment length).