Who are?
Medical Coder
takes the information from the medical report and translated it into alphanumeric codes.
ICD
International Classification Of Diseases
Financial Risk
The chance of financial loss from an event out of your control.
What is health care provider?
Doctor/laboratory/Clinic/Hospital/nurses
Microbes
Microorganisms that are all around us but are to small to be seen with the naked eye
Medical Biller
take the code from the coder and create a claim to give to the insurance company.
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology
Out-of-pocket maximum
the amount of money you pay in total out of pocket if you have co-insurance.
Outpatient Facilities
Patients who do not require hospitalizations
Microscopy
the act of using a microscope to view things.
Hippocrates
Greek physician know as “Father of Modern Medicine”
CDC
Centers Of Disease Control
workers’ compensation
Covers medical expenses, lost wages, to employees who are injured or become ill on the job.
Long-term Facilities
Assistance and care for elderly or individuals with disabilities who are unable to live independently.
Medicare
is for those who are 65 and older or younger for certain disabilities and diseases
Speech pathologists
Conduct screenings to assess a client's speech and swallowing challenges. Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders.
ACA
Affordable Care Act
Deductible
the amount of money you pay for the health insurance company to help you
Hospice
care for a person that is ill or in the end stages of life
Medicaid
A state-administered plan that pays for those who meet strict eligibility and income requirements.
Physical Therapists
help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain
EOB
Explanation of Benefits
Premium
monthly payment to have health insurance
Home Health Care
caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing homes.
Medical Doctor
a physician who is a graduate of an accredited medical school