Medical Terms
Pseudo-
What is False or Deceptive
Inferior
What below; Towards the feet
ADAAA
American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act
Coinsurance
The percentage of the allowed amount the patient will pay once the deductible is met.
ICD-10-CM
Diagnoses for conditions, illness, injuries and health statuses
Dys
What is abnormal,difficult,or painful
Axial
What is head, neck, and vertebral column
Waived Consent
Patient is unconscious and in need of emergent care
Copayment
A set amount determined by the plan/ payer
ICD-10-PCS
Inpatient surgical and invasive diagnostic
A-FIB
What is Atrial Fibrillation
Sagittal Plane
what is left and right of body
Expressed Consent- Example
Patient agrees to blood pressure measurement with a head nod
Deductible
The amount that must be paid before benefits are paid by the insurance.
CPT
Encounters, services, and procedures
ETOH
What is ethanol (Alcohol)
Coronal Plane
What is division of anterior and posterior
Implied Consent - Example
Patient accepts pain medication for fracture
Precertification
A request to determine if a service is covered by the patient's policy.
HCPCS
Medications, supplies, and services not included in CPT
Ectomy
What is surgical removal
Appendicular
what is upper and lower extremities
Informed Consent
Patient gives written surgical consent
Preauthorization
Required by the patient's insurance company to determine medical necessity for the proposed service
Block Scheduling
Group similar patient conditions at specific times.