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What is the definition of 'benefit period'?
What is the definition of 'benefit period'?
What does COBRA stand for?
What does COBRA stand for?
What does 'crossover' refer to in Medicare?
What does 'crossover' refer to in Medicare?
Reassignment of gaps in coverage that eliminates the need for a beneficiary to file a separate claim with his or her Medigap insurer.
What does ESRD stand for?
What does ESRD stand for?
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What is an Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA)?
What is an Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA)?
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What does HCPCS stand for?
What does HCPCS stand for?
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What are Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)?
What are Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)?
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What are Medicare intermediaries?
What are Medicare intermediaries?
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How is the limiting charge calculated?
How is the limiting charge calculated?
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What constitutes Medicare abuse?
What constitutes Medicare abuse?
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What is Medicare Advantage also known as?
What is Medicare Advantage also known as?
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What does MAC stand for?
What does MAC stand for?
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What is a Medicare Development Letter?
What is a Medicare Development Letter?
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What is Medicare Fraud?
What is Medicare Fraud?
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What is Medicare Part A?
What is Medicare Part A?
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What is Medicare Part B?
What is Medicare Part B?
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What is Medicare Part C?
What is Medicare Part C?
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What does Medicare Part D cover?
What does Medicare Part D cover?
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What is a Medicare Remittance Notice (MRN)?
What is a Medicare Remittance Notice (MRN)?
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What does MSP stand for?
What does MSP stand for?
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What is a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN)?
What is a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN)?
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What is Medigap?
What is Medigap?
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What is the Non-PAR MFS?
What is the Non-PAR MFS?
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What does OIG stand for?
What does OIG stand for?
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What does PACE stand for?
What does PACE stand for?
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What does RAC stand for?
What does RAC stand for?
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What is scrubbing in medical billing?
What is scrubbing in medical billing?
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What does TRHCA stand for?
What does TRHCA stand for?
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What is telemedicine in relation to Medicare?
What is telemedicine in relation to Medicare?
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Study Notes
Medicare Medical Billing Key Terms
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Benefit Period: Duration during which an insurance beneficiary can access medical benefits.
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COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act; allows terminated employees or those losing insurance due to reduced work hours to purchase group insurance for a limited time.
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Crossover: Process to reassign coverage gaps, eliminating the need for separate claims with Medigap insurers; typically requires a signed release-of-information.
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ESRD: End-stage renal disease; Medicare acts as a secondary payer for individuals with employer-sponsored coverage.
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ERA: Electronic Remittance Advice; digital summary of payments to providers.
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HCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System; used for coding outpatient services and supplies for Medicare patients.
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LCDs: Local Coverage Determinations; communications sent to physicians for updates on coding and medical information.
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Intermediaries: Private companies contracted with Medicare to process Part A and certain Part B bills.
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Limiting Charge: 115% over the nonparticipating provider's Medicare fee schedule; maximum amount a non-participating provider can charge an individual.
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Medicare Abuse: Involves improper payments for services not legally entitled to reimbursement.
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Medicare Advantage: Also known as Medicare+Choice; abbreviated as MA, it includes managed care health plans for beneficiaries.
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MAC: Medicare Administrative Contractor; oversees claims processing and administration.
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Medicare Development Letter: Official request from Medicare for additional information needed to process claims.
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Medicare Fraud: Involves submitting false claims to receive reimbursement beyond actual services rendered.
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Medicare Part A: Provides hospital insurance coverage.
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Medicare Part B: Covers medical insurance services.
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Medicare Part C: Managed care plans available to Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare Advantage program.
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Medicare Part D: Offers coverage for prescription drugs.
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Medicare Remittance Notice (MRN): Detailed summary explaining how Medicare payments for claims were determined.
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MSP: Medicare Secondary Payer; legislation that transfers payment responsibility from Medicare to other sources; vital for coordinating beneficiary benefits.
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Medicare Summary Notice (MSN): Summary document sent to patients detailing services provided and benefits covered over a specific period.
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Medigap: Private supplemental health insurance designed to cover costs not covered by Medicare.
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Non par MFS: Non-participating Medicare Fee Schedule; applies to unassigned services by non-participating physicians, who may charge up to 115% of the nonparticipating fee.
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OIG: Office of Inspector General; responsible for monitoring compliance with health care reimbursement laws.
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PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; comprehensive care support for seniors.
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RAC: Recovery Audit Contractor program; established to identify improper Medicare payments.
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Scrubbing: Process of reviewing and correcting errors in claims submissions before processing.
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TRHCA: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; legislation impacting health care provisions.
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Telemedicine: Limited Medicare coverage for telehealth services involving audio and video communications.
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