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- 4. Abbreviation for the code that describes a patient's illness.
- 5. A unique 10-digit identification number issued to covered healthcare providers by the CMS.
- 8. Codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. Current Procedural Terminology.
- 9. The process of collecting and recording essential demographic and insurance information from individuals seeking healthcare services.
- 11. A code which is a combination of letters and/or numbers assigned to a particular symptom, or procedure. Its abbreviation is DX and also goes by ICD-10.
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- 1. A sub-type of medical classification used to identify specific surgical, medical, or diagnostic interventions. An example is 99213.
- 2. The CMS regulates all lab testing performed on humans in the US through this program.
- 3. Also know as Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. A Collection of codes that represent procedures, supplies, products, and services which may be provided to Medicare beneficiaries and individuals enrolled in private health insurance programs.
- 5. Website used to assign, maintain and lookup NPI numbers.
- 6. This describes the provider or organization's type, classification, and the area of specialization.
- 7. An identification number used by the IRS. This identifies the provider/physician/practice/supplier to whom payment is made for the service. Taxpayer Identification Number.
- 10. National Drug Code. Required for all medications, drugs, supplies and the codes are displayed on drug packaging in a 10-digit format.
- 12. A code which is a combination of letters and/or numbers assigned to a particular symptom, or procedure. Is also known as a diagnosis.