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Can a auto insurance compny ask for personal medical records to baseyour rates on?
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∙ 9y ago
Anyone may ask anything they like. The records can't be released without your express permission.
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How do you find your personal medical insurance records?
I'm guessing you might mean your medical records? Your insurance records would be wherever you put them. Your medical records, or records of insurance payments would be with the medical provider.
How are personal health records protected?
Health records are protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Enacted in 1996, this act strictly regulates the disclosure of medical information.
Are medical records automatically sealed?
All medical records are exclusive to the individual or to doctors or others who have been given specific permission by the individual to review the records. Anyone who accesses an individual's personal medical record without permission is in violation of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
How does a medical office protect my medical records?
It is the law that a medical office protect your medical records. It is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is for protecting your privacy.
What is a medical records retrieval specialist?
getting authorization for release of medical to insurance companies
How long do medical insurance companies keep records?
10 years
how do i find old medical records after personal insurance documents were destroyed?
Call your doctor's office and ask for a copy of your medical records.
What is the difference between a medical records Technician and a medical coder?
The medical records tech works in the medical records dept and pulls and files the records. A medical coder reviews doctor's notes and other records and translates them into numerical diagnosis and procedure codes, usually for the purpose of billing insurance companies. A coder is a much more trained individual.
Does a health insurance company have to issue you insurance even if you refuse to sign the medical info release form?
No. If you refuse to let them see your medical records, they don't have to insure you.
What does HIPAA do?
protect individuals medical records and other personal health information
What does a medical billing and coding certification mean?
Medical billing and medical coding are important to the operations of a hospital, doctor's office or any medical facility. They are part of the records and financial department and help to keep records of all patients, of procedures and take care of billing and insurance records.
Why does a medical insurance need to learn about electronic health records?
It is through electronic health record that an medical insurance specialist can get an idea about the illness/disease the policy holder has contracted for which he/she requires medical treatment, any past records of disease/illness etc. on line.The medical insurance specialist can advise the insured about availability of bed in hospital/nursing home, status of claims already submitted etc instantly, which manual health records can never provide.
