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Definition
PHI   Patient info: demographics, identifying information, diagnoses, etc.  
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OIG   Identifies and combats waste, fraud, and abuse. Develops work plan to identify areas of focus for the upcoming year.  
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HIPAA   Law that protects patient privacy - Portability and Accountability Act  
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HMO   Type of insurance plan - select PCP, must stay in network, need referral for specialist visit  
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EPO   Type of insurance plan - no need to select PCP, must stay in network, no referral for specialist visit  
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PPO   Type of insurance plan - no need to select PCP, not required to stay in network, no referral necessary  
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Federal Register   Publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of the Federal Government  
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CMS   Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - website includes manuals and guidelines for billing  
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MAC   Private health care insurer that processes Medicare claims - MACS vary by geographic location.  
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RVU   Value assigned to each code which represents cost for providing service.  
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Three components that make up RVU   Work involved, practice expenses (rent, etc.), and malpractice insurance.  
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Conversion Factor (CF)   Dollar multiplier that converts the RVU into an actual dollar amount.  
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GPCI (Geographic Practice Cost Indices   Accounts for differences in the cost of practice across the country according to location.  
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Medicare Part A   Hospital coverage  
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Medicare Part B   Supplementary coverage (office visits, etc)  
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Medicare Part D   Prescription drug coverage  
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Medicare Part C   Medicare Advantage Organizations (beneficiaries choose their providers & type of coverage)  
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CPT Book   Includes codes for all types of physician services - procedures, office visits, lab work, radiology, etc.  
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ICD-10   Includes diagnosis codes  
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EMR   Electronic Medical Record  
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Fraud   The intentional deception or misrepresentation of information in order to receive unauthorized benefit  
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OBRA   Includes provisions establishing physician fee schedule, standard rates for increases, etc.  
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Medical Necessity   The reason for receiving medical services  
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