The Administrative Simplification Provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

question 41

Essay

The administrative simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required adoption of two types of code sets for encoding data elements. Describe the large code sets.

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Definitions:

Business Strategy

A plan or approach adopted by an organization to achieve its goals and secure a competitive advantage.

Needs Analysis

The process of identifying and evaluating the needs of a business or organization to improve its efficiency and performance.

Task Analysis

The process of breaking down a task into its component steps or actions to understand the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform it effectively.

Mental Processes

The internal cognitive activities that encompass thinking, reasoning, and understanding.