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HIPAA Q&A: Sharing patient information within the minimum necessary requirements

Q: You are reviewing a computer-generated insurance claim before it is sent to the insurance carrier, and you happen to notice the patient's name on the claim?it's an old friend of yours. You quickly read the code for the diagnosis. Is this a breach of confidentiality?

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