tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2023 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Do This for Data Breach

Question: We identified a small data breach in our system that impacted 97 patients. Because the breach was small and we contained it, do we still need to report it? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: Yes, you must report the breach to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) no matter the size. But when you uncover a HIPAA breach in your office, know that there are different timelines for reporting to the feds. The larger the breach, the shorter the turnaround time to report the details. Here’s a basic breakdown of what you need to remember when reporting...

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