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Acronyms
Ch2&4
Term | Definition |
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ACO | accountable care organization |
ACA/PPACA | affordable care act/ patient protection and affordable care act |
COINS | coinsurance |
COB | coordination of benefits |
OOP | out of pocket |
PCP | primary care physician |
SBC | standardized benefits and coverage rules |
FFS | fee for service |
FSA | flexible spending account |
PAR | participating provider |
nonPAR | non participating provider |
PRA | premium reimbursement arrangement |
RBRVS | resource based relative value scale |
SSDI | social security disability insurance |
UCR | usual, customary, reasonable |
COBRA | Consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act |
HRA | health reimbursement arrangement/ account OR personal care account |
HSA/ MSA | Health savings account/ medical savings account |
SSA | Social Security Administration |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
FICA | Federal insurance contributions act |
CMS | center for Medicare and Medicaid services |
NCQA | national committee for quality assurance |
PPS | prospective payment system |
DRG | diagnosis- related groups |
HHS | dept. of Health and Human Services |
NUCC | national uniform claim committee |
EPO | exclusive provider organization |
HMO | health maintenance organization |
POS | point of service |
PPO | preferred provider organization |