Reporting Requirements in Codes

question 18

Multiple Choice

Reporting requirements in codes:

• A) are specific and follow state laws and regulations.
• B) may not align with state laws or regulations.
• C) may not align with state laws, but align with state regulations.
• D) may align with state laws, but not align with state regulations.

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Definitions:

Retention Schedule

A policy for managing records, indicating how long documents should be kept before they are destroyed or archived.

Lost Patient Record

A situation where the medical records of a patient are misplaced, inaccessible, or missing.

Personal Health Record (PHR)

A health record that provides a summary of medical information, maintained in electronic or other format by an individual, that can be shared with anyone of the patient’s choosing.