by Bob Whaley | May 26, 2010 | Definitions
The CMS 1500 (formerly called the HCFA 1500) is the form/format (paper or electronic) used to submit Medicare Part B claims.
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 24, 2010 | Definitions
Pillbox is a website that was developed to aid in the identification of unknown solid dosage pharmaceuticals. The system combines high-resolution images of tablets and capsules with FDA-approved appearance information (imprint, shape, color, etc.) to enable users to...
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 23, 2010 | Definitions
A smartphone is a mobile phone with PC-like functionality and advanced capabilities ”“ essentially a miniature computer that combines phone, email, texting, and Inter- net service. According to a study by Manhattan Research, 64 percent of U.S. physicians own...
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 23, 2010 | Definitions
MAUDE stands for Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience and is the FDA’s database of voluntary reports of adverse events caused by medical devices. EMRs can fall under the category of medical devices and there are some reports about deficits in EMR CPOE...
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 17, 2010 | Definitions
Statutorily excluded refers to Medicare benefits that are never covered according to law. “Statutory” refers to written law. Medicare does not pay for all health care costs. Certain items or services are program or statutory exclusions and will not be...
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 10, 2010 | Definitions
MM6960 ”“ Systems Changes Necessary to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Section 6404 – Maximum Period for Submission of Medicare Claims Reduced to Not More Than 12 Months “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
