Vision Terminology
The term for difficulty seeing far away objects clearly.
What is hyperopia (farsightedness)?
This type of insurance plan requires patients to choose a primary care physician.
What is HMO?
A common condition where the lens becomes cloudy.
What is a cataract?
Patient has an injury (a stick in the eye) or illness (pink eye) and wants to use insurance to see the doctor.
What is medical insurance?
Patient has UHC but is unsure of the plan type.
What is verify online or check the payer id on the card?
This term describes the use of corrective lenses to improve vision.
What is refraction (or refractive correction) ?
The amount a patients pays out-of-pocket before their insurance kicks in.
What is a deductible?
A condition characterized by increased pressure in the eye.
What is glaucoma?
Patient wants to update a glasses prescriptions but notes that he has issues with dry eye.
What is medical?
Payor Id for WellMed.
What is Welmed or Welmed2?
A test that measures the smallest letters a patient can read on an eye chart.
What is visual acuity testing?
The term for the portion of a claim that the patient must pay after insurance coverage.
What is copay?
An inflammation of the eyelid margins, often due to bacteria or allergies.
What is blepharitis?
Patient wants to update contacts prescription.
What is vision?
Plans that are not accepted.
What is NHP UHC, Blue Select, Humana Gold Plus, Aetna Medicare HMO?
This term refers to double vision.
What is diplopia?
This document details what services are covered under a health insurance plan.
What is a benefits summary?
The medical term for nearsightedness.
What is myopia?
What is medical?
PCP refers patient to a specialist.
What is referral?
A comprehensive term for all factors affecting a persons ability to see.
What is visual function?
The process by which an insurance company reviews and approves a medical claim.
What is prior authorization?
A condition where the eye's surface is dry due to lack of moisture.
What is dry eye syndrome?
Patient has noticed changes in vision but does not complain of dry eye, injury, or illness. Just has a more difficult time seeing things further away.
What is vision?
Health insurance company approved a service, treatment or medication.
What is prior authorization?