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What is an indirect treatment relationship?

HIPAA Weekly Advisor, February 13, 2006

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An indirect treatment relationship is a relationship between an individual and a healthcare provider in which

  • the healthcare provider delivers care to the individual based on the orders of another provider
  • the healthcare provider typically provides services or products, or reports diagnoses or results, directly to another healthcare provider that interacts with the individual.
For example, radiologists and pathologists generally have indirect treatment relationships with patients because they deliver diagnostic services based on the orders of other providers and furnish results to the patient through the direct treating provider.

For more information see Section 164.501 Definitions: Indirect Treatment Relationship.

Editor's note: Attorneys from Bricker & Eckler, LLP, answered this question. This is not legal advice. Consult with your attorney for legal matters.



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