Difference between revisions of "Protected Health Information (PHI)"
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | Protected health information is demographic data that relates to individual’s physical or mental health, provision of health care, payment for the provision of health care, and common identifiers (e.g., name, address, phone numbers, birth date, Social Security Number). | + | Protected health information is demographic data that relates to individual’s physical or mental health, provision of health care, payment for the provision of health care, and common identifiers (e.g., name, address, phone numbers, birth date, Social Security Number). All protected health information must comply with [[Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)]] standards. |
== Common locations of protected health information == | == Common locations of protected health information == | ||
PHI is found in many locations in the [[EMR|electronic medical record]]. Data can be found in medical records, billing records, insurance/benefit enrollment and payment, claims payment, and case management records. | PHI is found in many locations in the [[EMR|electronic medical record]]. Data can be found in medical records, billing records, insurance/benefit enrollment and payment, claims payment, and case management records. | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 14 September 2011
Protected health information (PHI) is individually identifiable health information.
Introduction
Protected health information is demographic data that relates to individual’s physical or mental health, provision of health care, payment for the provision of health care, and common identifiers (e.g., name, address, phone numbers, birth date, Social Security Number). All protected health information must comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Common locations of protected health information
PHI is found in many locations in the electronic medical record. Data can be found in medical records, billing records, insurance/benefit enrollment and payment, claims payment, and case management records.
