Final answer:
Under HIPAA, you can name a patient's county and state, but not their zip code. This is to protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of patient records.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is false. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), both the zip code and other geographic subdivisions smaller than a state, such as the county, city, or town, are considered Protected Health Information (PHI) if they are in conjunction with other identifying information. HIPAA requires covered entities to protect the confidentiality of PHI and only use or disclose it in accordance with the law's provisions. Therefore, without proper authorization or de-identification, disclosing a patient's county or state in combination with other information could potentially lead to a violation of HIPAA.