CRIS TEST NEWEST ACTUAL WITH QUESTIONS

CRIS TEST NEWEST ACTUAL / WITH QUESTIONS

AND ANSWERS VERIFIED/GRADED A+

A person or organization that performs a function or activity on behalf of a covered entity, but is not a part of the covered

entity's workforce is called:

• A HIPAA Contingent
• A Business Associate
• A Patient's Advocate
• All of the above - ----Answers---B. A Business Associate

The HIPAA Privacy Rule generally treats information about one medical condition the same as information about any other medical condition. Psychotherapy Notes are an exception.Psychotherapy notes may not be routinely shared and require patient authorization for any disclosure.

• True
• False - ----Answers---A. True

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act
• Health Information Protection and Authorization Act
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Health Information Portability and Accountability Act - ----

Answers---C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 1 / 4

What does PHI stand for?

• Public Health Information
• Protected Health Information
• Patient Health Information
• None of the above - ----Answers---B. Protected Health

Information

What is/are personal identifier/s that become PHI if combined with health or payment information?

• Vehicle license plate number
• Mobile phone number
• A and B
• None of the above - ----Answers---C. A and B

A patient may designate a third party to receive a copy of their PHI if their request is in writing, clearly identifies the third party recipient and where to send the copies.

• True
• False - ----Answers---A. True

Which of the following types of requests does not fall under TPO (Treatment, Payment, or Healthcare Operations)?

• Insurance claim
• Risk Management
• Insurance underwriting 2 / 4

• Medicare Audit - ----Answers---C. Insurance underwriting

Which of the following is the best example of a "Right to Revoke" statement?

• I understand that I can revoke this authorization at any time.
• I hereby revoke all prior authorizations that may have been

provided to you by an insurance company or other entity.

• I understand that this authorization is subject to revocation.
• I understand that I have a right to revoke this authorization

at any time by submitting written notice to the following address. - ----Answers---D. I understand that I have a right to revoke this authorization at any time by submitting written notice to the following address.

Which of the following is a valid "Re-disclosure" statement?

• I understand that state law restricts the re-disclosure of

healthcare information without the patient's written authorization.

• I understand that once disclosed, my records may be

subject to re-disclosure and will no longer be protected by federal privacy laws.

• I authorize my records to be re-disclosed as needed to

expedite my application for my life insurance.

• I understand that "Insurer" will not re-disclose the medical

records received except to out agents and subcontractors or as directed by law. - ----Answers---B. I understand that once disclosed, my records may be subject to re-disclosure and will no longer be protected by federal privacy laws. 3 / 4

Which of the following is a valid conditioning statement?

• I understand that my treatment, payment or eligibility for

benefits cannot be conditioned upon whether or not I sign this authorization.

• I understand that my treatment, payment or eligibility for

benefits will be available only upon the condition that I sign this authorization.

• I understand that my treatment, payment or eligibility for

benefits will be approved regardless of my medical condition.

• I understand that my treatment, payment or eligibility will be

denied if I do not disclose all pre-existing medical conditions. - ----Answers---A. I understand that my treatment, payment or eligibility for benefits cannot be conditioned upon whether or not I sign this authorization.

HIPAA preempts all state laws governing the release of medical information.

• True
• False - ----Answers---B. False

HIPAA requires a valid authorization before medical records can be released to any requester.

• True
• False - ----Answers---B. False
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