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Medical computers applications terms and definition

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HIT (Health Information Technology)   techology used to perform clinical tasks such as record vitals; it also preforms admin tasks such as creating insurance claims.  
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PMP (practice management program)   software that automates admin tasks, mostly financial tasks  
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daily tasks of PMPs   create, transmit, and monitor claims. Receive and process payments  
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Monitoring claim status   Pmp can monitor and remind of payments; important for prompt payments  
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Electronic health records   Lifelong file of healthcare over time for a Pt  
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electronic prescribing   The use of computers and handheld devices to transmit prescriptions in digital format  
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patient support   offers Pt information to prepare them  
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factors that contribute to PT safety   -meds and dr errors minimal due to illegable hand writing eliminated -dr get instant alerts for allergies & drug interactions -dr get alerts when meds are pulled from market -Records not lost in natural disasters -info communicated in a timely manner  
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efficiency factors in EHR   -Easier to find info -Quicker, save time for pt and DR -multiple ppl can work on EHR at same time -prescribing meds  
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Medical billing cycle   10 stp process ensuring timely payments  
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preregistering Pts   cheif complaint, contact info and medical history obtained; process # 1 of medical billing cycle  
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Pt information form   a form that includes personal, employment, and medical insurance data needed to collect payments.  
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ICD 9 & 10 - Diagnosis codes   international classification of disease. turns diagnosis to #s so they may be processed and billed corectly  
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CPT- procedure codes   codes given for the procedures  
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encounter form / superbill   a list of everything that took place during visit.  
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claims information needed   what was done, what was used, and diagnosis of visit with documentation. must show medical nessecity  
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REMITTANCE ADVICE   list amnts that has been paid on claims and why -details about pt id# services provided, and date services provided  
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OVERPAYMENT   when insurance overpays, the clinic is expects to refund the amount overpayed  
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HIPAA   health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996, ensures insurance when moving from job to job, decrease fraud and abuse in health care-mandates standards for health info- ensures security and privacy  
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REGIONAL EXTENSION CENTERS   Centers that offer information, guidance, training, and support services to providers transitioning to an EHR system  
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GOAL OF HIE   to facilitate access to clinical information for the purpose of providing quality care to pts  
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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   increases access to health care, improves quality of healthcare, explores new models for delivery and payment.  
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