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, Physical Therapist (PT) assist pt. in regaining their mobility & improving their strength & ROM
Standard of Care is the degree of care or competence expected in a particular circumstance or
role.
Licensure for __________ is mandatory. Physicians
ACO's Providers coming together voluntarily to provide coordinated high-quality care to
Medicare patients.
PCMH-patient centered medical home a PCP coordinates treatment to make sure the pt. receives the required care when
& where they need it & in a way they can understand.
Family Practitioner (FP) MD's offer care to the whole family, from newborns to adults; preventive care is
their primary concern
Alternative Therapies acupuncture/chiropractic/energy therapy/dietary supplements
Co-insurance policyholder & the insurance co. share the cost of covered losses in specific ratio
Par Provider providers who agree to write off the difference between the amount charged by
the provider & the approved fee established by the insurer.
Chiropractic Care a form of alternative medicine that dx. & treats disorders of the musculoskeletal
system. They treat subluxation/misalignments of the spine
Allowable Amount the maximum reimbursement a third-party payer will provide for a particular
procedure or service.
Electromyography (EMG) the electrical recording of muscle activity
Oophorectomy removal of ovaries
SX symptoms
Trache trachea, windpipe
Myring/o tympanic membrane (eardrum)
Lith/o stone or calculus
-tripsy surgical crushing