What is Medicare ?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States for people…
What is Medicaid ?
In the United States, Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance for adults…
What is ICD-10 ?
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical…
What is HCPCS ?
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS, often pronounced by its acronym…
What is CPT ?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set is a procedural code set developed by…
What is NPI ?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued…
What is EHR ?
An electronic health record (EHR) also known as an electronic medical record (EMR) or personal…
What is PHR ?
A personal health record (PHR) is a health record where health data and other information related to…
What is PCP ?
A primary care physician (PCP) is a physician who provides both the first contact…
What is HIPAA ?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA or the Kennedy–Kassebaum Act[1][2]) is…
What is Medical billing ?
Medical billing, a payment process in the United States healthcare system, is…
What is HIS?
A hospital information system (HIS) is an element of health informatics that focuses mainly…