ISC2 Exam HCISPP Topic 4 Question 90 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's HCISPP exam

Question #: 90
Topic #: 4

You work in the billing department of your agency and while processing claims, you notice the name of someone you know. Since you are curious, you decide to investigate and you pull their medical record and read it. Is this appropriate?

AYes

BNo

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Suggested Answer: B

by Danica at Jun 01, 2024, 04:01 AM

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Gregoria

6 months ago

Are you serious? That's like the definition of a HIPAA violation. I bet the patient would be furious if they found out. Better keep that to yourself, unless you want to lose your job!

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Leota

5 months ago

Definitely not appropriate. You could get in serious trouble for that.

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Winfred

5 months ago

I can't believe you would even consider doing that! It's a huge violation of privacy.

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Nobuko

6 months ago

B) No

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Curt

6 months ago

A) Yes

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Jeffrey

6 months ago

Even if there's a valid reason, we should always respect the person's privacy and seek proper authorization.

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Annice

6 months ago

But what if there's a valid reason for checking the medical record?

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Gracia

6 months ago

Hmm, I don't know, maybe if it was a close family member or something? Just kidding, of course not! That would be a major HIPAA violation. What were you thinking?

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Anisha

6 months ago

Nope, nope, nope. Peeking at someone's private medical information just because you know them is completely unacceptable. I hope they throw the book at you if you get caught!

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Leonardo

6 months ago

I agree with Jeffrey. It's a violation of privacy and confidentiality.

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Oren

6 months ago

No way, that's a huge violation of ethics and privacy. You should only access records if it's directly related to your job responsibilities.

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Karon

5 months ago

No way, that's a huge violation of ethics and privacy. You should only access records if it's directly related to your job responsibilities.

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Callie

5 months ago

B) No

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Maile

6 months ago

A) Yes

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Leonor

7 months ago

Absolutely not! That's a major breach of patient confidentiality. I wouldn't want someone snooping through my medical records just because they recognized my name.

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