Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-812 - Board of denturists
PRACTICE STANDARDS
Section 246-812-305 - Definitions

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-812-305

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

The following definitions apply to WAC 246-812-305 through 246-812-320 unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Clinical record" means the portion of the patient file that contains information regarding the patient exams, diagnosis, treatment discussion, treatment performed, patient progress notes, referrals, studies, tests, all imaging, and other information related to the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.

(2) "Notation" means the entire patient file maintained by a practitioner that includes all information related to the patient.

(3) "Patient record" means the portion of the record that contains information regarding the financial aspects of a patient's treatment including, but not limited to, billing, treatment plan costs, payment agreements, payments, insurance information; or payment discussions held with a patient, insurance company, or person responsible for account payments.

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