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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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Medicare & Medicaid
outpatient care
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
Medical or surgical care that does not include an overnight hospital stay.
X12N/TG2
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The Health Care Task Group (TG2) of the Insurance Subcommittee (N) of X12.
biometric identifier
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
An identifier based on some physical characteristic, such as a fingerprint.
X12N/TG8
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The Architecture Task Group (TG8) of the Insurance Subcommittee (N) of X12.
implementation specification
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
Under HIPAA, this is the specific instructions for implementing a standard.
nonparticipating physician
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A doctor or supplier who does not accept assignment on all Medicare claims.
pre-existing condition
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A health problem you had before the date that a new insurance policy starts.
