Resources
There are numerous other resources for obtaining information regarding the HIPAA regulations as well as useful tips and answers to frequently asked questions. You may want to visit the following Web sites to obtain additional information.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Web site addresses Frequently Asked Questions and provides detailed information on HIPAA requirements for employers, state regulators, and self-funded nonfederal governmental health plans.
The Department of Health and Human Services issued the Standards for Privacy and Individually Identifiable Health Information. This Web site provides additional information regarding these standards.
The Office of Civil Rights oversees the implementation and enforcement of the privacy regulations.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is responsible for creating and maintaining the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and 5-digit numerical HCPCS Level I codes used to describe professional services.
The National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) is responsible for maintaining the Revenue Codes used by facilities and programs on UB-04 claim forms.
HIPAA Comply provides news, links, and timelines pertaining to HIPAA compliance.
Find out from your regional "Strategic National Implementation Process" (SNIP) representatives about regional HIPAA efforts. They are local groups with extensive knowledge of HIPAA. To find your local SNIP, go to: SNIP.
Please note, we are not affiliated with these Web sites. We provide these links for informational purposes only.