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Med insurance

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Release of Information   Legal document that authorizes info to be released to a medical insurance carrier  
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IPA   Independent practice association  
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HMO   Health maintenance organization  
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Primary Diagnosis   A patients major health problem  
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Attending Physician   The physician in charge of patient care  
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TAR   Treatment authorization request  
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Provisional Diagnosis   A tempo diagnosis made prior to receiving actual test results  
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Workers Compensation   Insurance to cover work related injuries and illness  
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EMR   Electronic medical record  
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TPO   Treatment payment operations  
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Pre-existing Condition   Diagnosis before insurance policy was written  
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CMS   Centers for medicare and medicaid services  
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TriCare   Provides military personnel with health care  
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PPO   Preferred provider organization  
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Carrier   A company that assumes the risk of an insurance policy  
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Birthday Rule   When covered under two insurances, use the insurance policy of the policy holder who's birthday comes first.  
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COB   Coordination of Benefits  
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Group Policy   Policy that covers several people on a master contract  
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Emancipated Minor   Person who isnt 18 but has the same legal rights as an adult  
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Balance Billing   Billing the patient for the amount not covered by insurance  
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Medical Necessity   The process of establishing the medical need for medical services  
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Write off   Difference between a full fee and an allowed fee  
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Disability   Lack of ability to perform in a range considered normal  
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Allowed charge   Max amount insurance company pays for service  
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Managed Care   A health care system whose goals are to provide cost effective quality care.  
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Co-payment   The portion of a service fee that the patient must pay  
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Delinquent Claim   Claim with payment overdue  
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Walk out statement   Printed form with estimated charges that patient takes with them  
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Gate Keeper   Term given to primary care physician for coordinating the patients care  
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Accident   An unexpected happening that may result in injury, loss, or damage.  
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Grievance Procedure   a provision for resolving issues that may come up later  
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Lapse   Termination of insurance coverage for lack of insurance payment  
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Probationary Period   Waiting period when certain pre existing conditions are excluded  
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Waiver   a document that shows a person voluntarily gives up a right, claim or privilege  
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Disability income insurance   Provides income to those who are injured and unable to work  
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