Which of the following is protected data that can be found in a medical record?

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Options

• APII
• BPHI
• CPCI
• DSPI

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  91% (42)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  4% (2)

Explanation

PHI stands for Protected Health Information, defined under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). It refers to any individually identifiable health information - including diagnoses, treatment records, test results, and billing information - created or held by healthcare providers, insurers, or their business associates. Medical records are the primary source of PHI. PII (A) stands for Personally Identifiable Information - a broader category that includes any data that can identify an individual (name, SSN, address), but it is not specific to medical contexts. PCI (C) stands for Payment Card Industry data - relating to credit/debit card information. SPI (D) stands for Sensitive Personal Information - a general privacy term used in various regulations but not the specific designation for medical record data. PHI is the correct and specific regulatory term for protected data in medical records.

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