document of info. about the treatment and evaluation of a pt. Contains lists of procedures relevant to the practice, diagnosis.
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology. large group of fcodes 5#'s
ICD
International Classification of Diseases.
Modifier
2 digit code that allow more specific descriptions to be entered for the services performed by the physician.
HMO
Health Maintence Organization. Managed care system in which providers agree to offer care to the members for fixed periodic payments.
PPO
Perferred Provider Organization. managed care network of providers who agree to perform services for plan members at a discounted fee.
CMS-1500
the standardized mandatory claim form for used to submit paper claims for practices employing less than 10 full time employees.
TRICARE
dependants of active duty service members, retired and killed on duty.
CHAMPVA
veterans, surviving spouses and dependents
Charge Slip
HCPCS
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System a set of health care procedure codes based on the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology