WAC 284-43-0410. Definitions

(1) "Communications subject to confidentiality" means written, verbal, or electronic communication regarding sensitive health care services, and all health care services if a protected individual has requested to limited disclosure including: (a) Bills and attempts to collect payment, except for premium billing that does not contain any health information; (b) A notice of adverse benefit determination; (c) An explanation of benefits notice; (d) A carrier's request for additional information regarding a claim; (e) A notice of contested claim; (f) The name and address of a provider, a description of services provided, and other visit information; and (g) Any written, oral, or electronic communication from a carrier that contains protected health information. (2) "Protected individual" has the same meaning as the definition of protected individual in RCW 48.43.005 . (3) "Sensitive health care services" has the same meaning as the definition of sensitive health care services in RCW 48.43.005 .