A Provider Is Not Considered a Covered Entity Under HIPAA

question 14

Multiple Choice

A provider is not considered a covered entity under HIPAA under which of the following circumstances?

• A) The provider has fewer than 10 employees and submits claims only on paper to Medicare.
• B) If the provider submits electronic transactions to any payer.
• C) If the provider submits paper claims to Medicare and has more than 10 employees.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Bondholders

Investors or entities that hold debt securities issued by corporations or governments, entitling them to receive a specified amount of interest and principal repayment.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them partial ownership and possibly the right to vote on company matters.

Degree Of Operating Leverage (DOL)

A measure that assesses the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales, indicating the percentage change in operating income for a percentage change in sales.

Degree Of Financial Leverage (DFL)

A ratio indicating how much a company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) can be affected by a change in its capital structure.