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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
postpayment review
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The review of a claim after a determination and payment has been made to the provider or beneficiary.
office for civil rights
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
This office is part of HHS. Its HIPPA responsibilities include oversight of the privacy requirements.
confidentiality
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
Your right to talk with your health care provider without anyone else finding out what you have said.
Medicare Part B carrier
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A Medicare contractor that administers the Medicare Part B (Professional) benefits for a given region.
valuation period
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A period of years that is considered as a unit for purposes of calculating the status of a trust fund.
high risk area
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A potential flaw in management controls requiring management attention and possible corrective action.
mammogram
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A special x-ray of the breasts. Medicare covers the cost of a mammogram once a year for women over 40.
