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Rita works as a medical coder for an ambulatory surgery center. Under the terms of HIPAA, is Rita considered a covered entity? A. No. Only health plans and clearinghouses are covered entities. B. Yes. She reviews the medical record and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes. C. Only if she is promoted to medical record compliance or auditing. D. Maybe, depending on her employment status.

          Rita works as a medical coder for an ambulatory surgery center. Under the terms of HIPAA, is Rita considered a covered entity?          A. No. Only health plans and clearinghouses are covered entities.    B. Yes. She reviews the medical record and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes.    C. Only if she is promoted to medical record compliance or auditing.    D. Maybe, depending on her employment status.
        
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Rita works as a medical coder for an ambulatory surgery center. Under the terms of HIPAA, is Rita considered a covered entity? A. No. Only health plans and clearinghouses are covered entities. B. Yes. She reviews the medical record and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes. C. Only if she is promoted to medical record compliance or auditing. D. Maybe, depending on her employment status.
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