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Mod C Unit 2 Words Thompson Institute hbg
Words | Definitions |
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assignment of benefits | signing over benefits by the beneficiary to another party |
beneficiary | the person covered under the insurance policy |
capitation | the number of members to determine salary of the physician |
claim | demand of payment |
coordination of benefits | is used to determine which policy is primary |
CPT | current procedural terminology, used to look up codes for certain procedures |
deductible | fixed amount that must be paid first |
dependents | people that are covered under the same insurance policy |
DRG | diagnosis related groups, method in which hospitals are paid a flat fee |
EOB | explanation of payments |
exclusions | procedures not covered |
existing condition | an illness present at the start of insurance coverage |
fee-for-service | payment for services rendered at each visit |
gatekeeper | a PCP, or primary care physician |
HCPCS | health care procedural coding system used for Medicare claims |
HMO | requires a co-payment |
ICD-9CM | International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification, used for coding diagnosis |
PPO | healthcare providers who network |
provider | participating physician |
reciprocity | license to work in another state |
riders | attachments to insurance policies |
RVS | resource value scale, codes used in Worker's Compensation claims |
subscriber | insured who holds the policy |
Copayment | insurance requirement for patient to pay a specific amount at time of Tx |