Before submitting claims that contain HIV, AIDS, and alcohol or drug abuse information, the insurance billing specialist must be certain to do what?

A. obtain verbal authorization from the patient to release this information
B. use unspecified diagnostic and procedure codes to preserve the patient's privacy
C. obtain written authorization from the patient to release this information
D. contact the patient's insurance company to verify that the services performed for these conditions will be covered


Answer: C

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