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Why is HIPAA Compliance Important in Medical Coding Practices?
Due to the nature of terrorist activity and the sensitive information terrorists have about the US government, several rules and regulations were enacted to ensure that these terrorists wouldn’t engage in terrorism. HIPAA is one of these regulations. It focuses on safeguarding America’s healthcare system against future terrorist attacks. Other aspects of HIPAA observe the confidentiality of patient’s health information. In the healthcare providers’ space, including those involved in medical coding, ignorance of HIPAA guidelines is more than illegal; it