Terminology Wk 1 BC Flashcards
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Consultation
Includes those services rendered by a physician whose opinion or advice is requested by another physician or agency concerning the evaluation and/or treatment of a patient; a consultant is not an attending physician
Eponym
Disease, structure, or procedure that is named after a person
Home services
evaluation and management (E/M) services provided to a patient in their home or a residence-like setting
Detailed examination
an extended physical exam focused on a specific body area or organ system, and any other symptomatic or related areas
Hierarchy
the organization of coding systems, especially in the context of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs)
Sequencing
the order in which codes are reported on a claim
Cause
designed to provide additional context about the circumstances surrounding an injury or health condition
Adverse
refers to an unintended and harmful reaction to a medical intervention, such as a medication or procedure, that was correctly prescribed and properly administered
Chief Complaint
(CC) is a concise statement describing the primary reason why a patient is seeking medical care
Problem Focused Examination
a limited physical examination that focuses on the specific area or organ system related to the patient’s presenting problem or chief complaint
Hem/o, Hemat/o
Blood
-tome
indicates an “instrument for cutting” or “a section or segment”
-tomy
cutting” or “incision
Supra
above,” “over,” or “beyond,
REN/o
kidney