CMS posts new FAQs on HIPAA standards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has posted answers to two new "frequently asked questions" (http://questions.cms.hhs.gov) about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act administrative simplification standards.
The first question (ID# 6595) primarily has to do with the use of the proposed transaction standard for claims attachments, and whether health care providers can use the proposed standard ahead of a final rule. The answer is "yes."
The second question (ID# 6594) addresses which business structures are considered "organizations" under the final rule for National Provider Identifiers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has posted answers to two new frequently asked questions (http://questions.cms.hhs.gov) about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act administrative simplification standards.You have reached your article limit for the month. Subscribe now to access this article plus other member-only content.
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