Question 1

HIPAA law requires that using unique identifiers must

Accepted Answer

A)  improve efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of the health care system. 
B)  be easy to remember so claims become much easier to submit. 
C)  be optional for use since there are so many health plans and health care providers. 
D)  be under the direction of each state's insurance commissioner.

Question 2

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Accepted Answer

A)  American Medical Association Web site. 
B)  American Health Lawyers Association Web site. 
C)  Department of Health and Human Services Web site. 
D)  Health Level 7 Web site.

Question 3

Standardization of claims allows covered entities to

Accepted Answer

A)  communicate efficiently and quickly, which saves time and money. 
B)  save the cost of new computer systems. 
C)  simplify the billing process since all claims fit the same format. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  both A and C.

Exam 5: Unique Health Identifiers and Hipaa Myths

HIPAA law requires that using unique identifiers must

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Standardization of claims allows covered entities to