Choose the best answer. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of an electronic health record? reduction in medical errors confidentiality and security ease of storage collaboration Whose responsibility is it to ensure accurate and timely documentation? health information professional computer technician human resources marketing Select the most substantial way HIPAA affects the job of a medical biller. privacy notices patient confidentiality security Internal facility policies Which of the following does NOT apply to medical record documentation? complete timely accurate length Which of the following is NOT a reason for the implementation of HIPAA? improve the quality of healthcare in the U.S. protect the rights of consumers by controlling the inappropriate use of health information receive optimal payment for healthcare services improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery What type of consent does NOT require the patient to sign a release of information form? implied consent written consent itemized consent living will What will the electronic health record reduce? cost medical errors coding jobs confidentiality issues What do quality healthcare documentation practices minimize the potential for? breaches of confidentiality reduction in cost security issues fraud and abuse Which of the following is NOT considered a common documentation error or deficiency? late entry date inconsistency location discrepancy missing/incorrect patient information Which of the following is included in patient demographics? name, address and telephone number date of birth and gender insurance and billing information all of the above Medical record documentation standards must have which of the following? uniformity accuracy and legibility completed in a timely manner all of the above Which of the following would NOT be considered a documentation error? missing patient's date of birth inconsistencies in date missing operative report missing physician's signature Which is NOT considered a benefit of the electronic health record? control of cost easy to store data easy to find information in the record easy to share information with other healthcare providers Implementation of the electronic health record offers many challenges. Which would NOT be considered a critical challenge? control of cost maintaining confidentiality ease of storage maintaining security of the healthcare record Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of HIPAA implementation? give people access to their health records control access to patients' medical records by others improve trust in the healthcare system get the electronic health record up and running Which of the following is NOT considered a major reason for the development of HIPAA laws? need to standardize technology increased availability of sensitive medical information more organizations are involved in providing healthcare services more healthcare products are being marketed to consumers HIPAA Privacy Rules require all facilities with access to health records to create policies and procedures in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Which would be your responsibility? making sure the office cleaning crew cannot read your notes making sure data transferred by you to the billing office is secure if allowed to work off-site, making sure your family does not have access to sensitive material on your computer all of the above As a medical biller which of the following would be your responsibility in securing patient confidentiality? all of the following controlling access to the medical chart securing demographic data of the patient making sure conversations about the patient's diagnosis and treatment are not overheard Which of the following documents do medical billers need to be familiar with? statement of confidentiality policy acknowledgment of responsibility confidentiality statement all of the above TRUE/FALSE.Mark the following true or false. As a result of HIPAA guidelines, there is now a national standard for the electronic health record. true false Medical practitioners are required by the HIPAA law to inform patients of their rights. true false To transfer an EHR to another physician you are not required to obtain a written, signed release from the patient. true false The main disadvantage of implementing the EHR is maintaining confidentiality and security. true false