BC Advantage - 2023 Issue 7

Everything You Need to Know About HIPAA Rules for Medical Billing

Medical billing companies must access protected health information (PHI) to perform their duties, making them HIPAA business associates. As this is the case, medical billing companies must be HIPAA compliant. So, what are HIPAA rules for medical billing?HIPAA Security Rule and Medical BillingThe HIPAA Security Rule applies to medical billing companies concerning how they protect the PHI to which they have access. Medical billing companies must implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to maintain PHI's confidentiality, availability, and integrity. The required safeguards are as follows:Physical Safeguards: Protect the physical security of your offices where PHI or ePHI...

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