Question

hipaa guidance for coders

1. which agency enforces hipaas privacy rules?

a office of civil rights (ocr)
b the compliance committee
c the centers for disease control
d the office of the inspector general

Explanation:

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for enforcing HIPAA's Privacy Rules. It investigates complaints and imposes penalties for non - compliance.

Answer:

A. Office of Civil Rights (OCR)