HHS Direct Data Entry Guidance

The Office of Burden Reduction and Health Informatics (OBRHI) National Standards Group (NSG), on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued guidance to clarify the definition of direct data entry at 45 CFR § 162.103 and the direct data entry exception at 45 CFR § 162.923(b).

Several covered entities have submitted questions to the NSG regarding the direct data entry (DDE) exception at 45 CFR § 162.923(b). These HIPAA covered entities have asked whether health care providers' use of various forms of automation software meets the DDE exception.

See the full guidance document on the CMS Administrative Simplification website. Should you have questions about this guidance, send inquiries to AdministrativeSimplification@cms.hhs.gov with the subject line: HIPAA Transaction Exception Question.