HCISPP · Question #147
HCISPP Question #147: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Required to agree to the requested restriction if the disclosure is for treatment or payment, is not. A client can request a restriction of a certain part of their medical record for treatment, payment, and healthcare options. The client can also request restriction of medical information to people involved in their care (i.e., friends and family). The client should specify why h
Question
If a client requests a restriction for disclosure of a certain part of their PHI to a health plan, the health care provider is:
Options
- ARequired to agree to the requested restriction if the disclosure is for treatment or payment, is not
- BRequired to agree only if the client specifies why he/she wants the restriction
- CRequired to agree only if the client specifies who he/she wants the restriction to apply to
- DRequired to agree to the requested restriction
Explanation
A client can request a restriction of a certain part of their medical record for treatment, payment, and healthcare options. The client can also request restriction of medical information to people involved in their care (i.e., friends and family). The client should specify why he/she wants the restriction and who he/she wants the restriction to apply to. Under the "Final Rule" for HIPAA issued in 2013, a client can request to restrict disclosures of their health information and that request has to be granted by the provider if 1) the disclosure is for treatment or payment, 2) the disclosure is not required by law, and 3) the information is specifically related to a healthcare item or service that the client has paid for in full.
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