MBOS Crossword

3. Your medical bill that is sent to an insurance company for payment.
7. A doctor who is skilled in treating certain parts of the body or specific medical conditions. For example, a cardiologist only treats patients with heart problems.
8. The dollar amount removed from your bill
11. Drugs that do not require a prescription.
13. A printed summary of your medical bill.
14. The number assigned by your provider (hospital, physician, home care service, etc.) when medical services were provided.
16. The portion of your bill that your provider has agreed to write off.
17. A process by which you, your doctor or your hospital, can object to your health plan when you disagree with the health plan’s decision to deny payment for your care.
18. A group of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers preferred and contracted with your insurance company.
19. An agreement you sign that gives you permission to receive medical services from doctors or hospitals.

1. Drugs made and sold by a major drug company.
2. A determination of whether or not a person meets the requirements to participate in the plan.
4. The group that offers inpatient, outpatient and home healthcare for terminally ill patients.
5. Drugs with proven benefits that cost less because they are not made by major drug companies
6. The doctor who orders your treatment and who is responsible for your care.
9. Approval needed for care beyond that provided by your primary care doctor or hospital.
10. A predetermined, fixed fee that you pay at the time of service.
12. A doctor, hospital or other healthcare provider who is not part of an insurance plan, doctor or hospital network.
15. A person who is covered by health insurance.