TPO in Medical Billing
TPO stands for Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations, the categories under which healthcare providers are allowed to use and disclose patient information without additional consent under HIPAA.
TPO in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, TPO allows providers to use patient information for the purposes of providing care, billing insurance, and managing healthcare operations. This is a critical aspect of HIPAA compliance and privacy regulations.
For example, a provider shares patient information with an insurance company for billing purposes under the TPO provision.
See common acronyms and abbreviations in Medical billing glossary.
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