The Overall Purpose of HIPAA Transactions and Code Set Rules

question 56

Short Answer

The overall purpose of HIPAA transactions and code set rules is to:
A)require that all claims be submitted in exactly the same electronic format.
B)limit the number of methods that can be used for file encryption.
C)standardize the electronic exchange of protected health information (PHI).
D)authorize certain organizations to act as claims clearinghouses.

• A)require that all claims be submitted in exactly the same electronic format.
• B)limit the number of methods that can be used for file encryption.
• C)standardize the electronic exchange of protected health information (PHI).
• D)authorize certain organizations to act as claims clearinghouses.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge at puberty unrelated to the reproductive organs, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Reproductive Organs

Organs involved in the reproductive process, including the ovaries and testes, as well as associated structures in both males and females.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ in which a fertilized egg implants and grows during pregnancy.

Testes

Male reproductive organs located in the scrotum that produce sperm and hormones, including testosterone.