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Medicare & Medicaid
Medical insurance programs administered by the U.S. federal government that provide health care coverage for the elderly (people over 65) and certain people and families with low incomes and resources.
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Uniform claim task force
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
An organisation that developed the initial HCFA-1500 Professional Claim Form. The maintenance responsibilities were later assumed by the NUCC.
Gross domestic product
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The total dollar value of all goods and services produced in a year in the United States, regardless of who supplies the labour or property.
Productivity investments
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
Spending aimed at increasing contractor operational efficiency and productivity through improved work methods, application of technology, etc.
Cost report
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The report required from providers on an annual basis in order to make a proper determination of amounts payable under the Medicare program.
ESRD patient
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A person with irreversible and permanent kidney failure who requires a regular course of dialysis or kidney transplantation to maintain life.
Fee-for-services
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A plan or PCCM is paid for providing services to enrollees solely through fee-for-service payments plus in most cases, a case management fee.
Coinsurance for outpatient prospective payment system
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The percentage of the Medicare payment rate or a hospital's billed charge that you have to pay after you pay the deductible for Medicare Part B services.
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