Acidosis and alkalosis are names for acid and base imbalance respectively.
Little Old Lady. Just used to refer to a patient not an official medical term.
Medical account receivables refers to the department that is responsible for collecting payments from the patient's insurance provider, without this department, the patient would have to pay the bills and then get reimbursements from their insurance company.
A medical emergency is one where a patient's life is at stake. Some examples of medical emergencies include cardiac arrest, stroke and severe injuries.
In sociology, AMA can refer to "Against Medical Advice," where a patient refuses or ignores medical advice given by healthcare professionals. This term is often used in the context of healthcare decision-making and patient autonomy.
The word initial could mean a few things in medical terms. It could refer to the initials of the degree a doctor has, or could refer to the first tests a patient may be required in order to get a diagnosis.
The word "oxygen" has the same chemical meaning in medical and non-medical terms. "Oxygen" may also refer to supplemental oxygen giving to a patient, or a measurement of oxygen levels in the blood.
physiological characters are those that refer to function of parts, such as rolling of the tongue, blood clotting or color vision.
RA is a HCPCS modifier which means: Replacement of a DME (durable medical equipment) item. Also, depending on the bill type (such as a patient invoice) this can refer to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The reimbursement chain in medical transcription refers to the process where healthcare providers document patient encounters accurately, which is used to generate claims for insurance companies to reimburse for services rendered. This chain involves translating patient information into codes for billing purposes and ensuring that all documentation supports the medical necessity of services provided.
Compliance in medical terms can refer to the success with which the patient followed the treatment plan (e.g. took medication on time as directed, increased exercise, decreased weight). It can also refer to normal elasticity that allows a body part to stretch, and then return to normal size (especially lungs).
"Patient" is a gender-neutral term that can refer to individuals of any gender.
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