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J-Codes

Previously, HCPCS Level II has contained a set of codes with a high-order value of "J" to identify some drugs and some other items. The final HIPAA transactions and code sets rule states that any J-codes identifying drugs will be dropped from the HCPCS, and that NDC codes will be used to identify all drug products.



Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

An organization that accredits healthcare organizations. In the future, the JCAHO may play a role in certifying these organizations’ compliance with the HIPAA A/S requirements.

Related Terms: Administrative Simplification



Joint Healthcare Information Technology Alliance (JHITA)

A healthcare industry association that represents AHIMA, AMIA, CHIM, CHIME, and HIMSS on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the use of health information technology.


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