Question

18 when faxing phi, which of the following should the medical office assistant do prior to faxing the documents? 5 points multiple choice contact the entity to whom the transmitted information is to be faxed. send a release of information with the fax cover document. all of these. request a signed return receipt of the faxed information.

Explanation:

Before faxing Protected Health Information (PHI), a medical office assistant should take multiple precautions. Contacting the recipient ensures the information is going to the right place. Sending a release of information with the cover - document is important for authorization. Requesting a signed return receipt helps to confirm that the PHI was received by the intended party.

Answer:

C. All of these