HIPAA Transaction Rule
The Transaction Rule is heavily focused on the technicalities of electronic billing process and, in short, requires the use of standardized formats whenever health care transactions such as claims are sent of received electronically. The rule does not require health care providers to submit claims electronically. However, those practitioners who do submit claims electronically will either need to use some form of software or a health care clearinghouse to convert information and data into the required standardized formats in order to be HIPAA compliant.
The original compliance date for the Transaction Rule was October 16, 2002. However, Congress allowed a one-year extension to October 16, 2003. Anyone who did not file an extension and who is conducting electronic transactions should already be using the standardized formats.
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Getting Ready for HIPAA: A Psychologist's Guide to the Transaction Rule
by APA Practice Organization Staff
The guide, "Getting Ready for HIPAA: A Psychologist's Guide to the Transaction Rule," has been developed to help you understand this Rule, how it may affect your practice, and the steps you can take to ensure compliance.
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The Drive for Electronic Claims
by Paul Herndon
September, 2003 -- The HIPAA Transaction Rule may speed a trend toward paperless claims for health services.
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