Medical Coding

Category - Compliance and Regulatory

What is the purpose of a compliance plan?
  1. It makes sure you are properly credentialed
  2. It allows your office to defend itself in case of an audit
  3. It helps your employees claim worker’s compensation
  4. It helps your office follow the correct coding and billing protocols
Explanation
Answer: D - The purpose of a compliance plan is to help your office follow the correct coding and billing protocols. A compliance plan is a document, or multiple documents, that describes the HIPAA requirements that your office is required to follow and uphold. Among other things, the compliance plan outlines how often your office should conduct audits, how your employees should be trained in regards to confidentiality, and how you should select a compliance manager to ensure that all components of the compliance plan are carried out.
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