In this month's security Q&A, our expert answers questions on smart devices used in residential care, security incidents vs. security breaches, clinical staff using personal cell phones, and more.
In this month's HIPAA Q&A, our expert answers questions on color-coded filing systems, overseas providers, coordinating with research hospitals, and more!
Q: A physician orders a comprehensive metabolic panel (CPT code 80053) and an additional quantitative blood sample to measure blood glucose level (CPT code 82947). Would the physician report modifier -91 (repeat clinical diagnostic laboratory test) or -59 to indicate that the blood sample was performed separately from the panel?
Q: I am a college student who had to miss three days of classes because I was ill. One of my professors needed proof that I was too ill to attend class. When I asked the health center for a note, they said it would be a HIPAA violation to provide any details about my illness. Were they right?
In this month's issue, our expert answers questions on color-coded filing systems, sharing information with overseas providers, coordinating research with hospital employees, and more!
Q: A patient presents to the ED seeking treatment for impacted cerumen affecting both ear canals. How would you report a bilateral cerumen removal using CPT codes?
Q: I work in the maternity department of a hospital, and sometimes we get thank-you notes. It a HIPAA violation to post those notes in an employee-only area? They often include patient names and other personal information.
