| grouper |
A software tool that collects the various service, treatment, and diagnosis codes for a care episode and groups them under the relevant procedural codes for claims processing. Not keeping the grouper updated to the latest coding guidelines can affect the charge master and result in error-ridden or duplicate claims.
Ãâó: www.payorid.com/glossary.asp
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| group |
The skill of identifying objects according to characteristics.
Ãâó: www.dpi.state.wi.us/standards/sciglos.html
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| group therapy |
A form of psychotherapy for a group of patients
Ãâó: www.snowdenmentalhealth.com/glossary.mgi
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| group practice |
The provision of medical services by three or more physicians formally organized to provide medical care, consultation, diagnosis, and/or treatment through the joint use of equipment and personnel, and with income from the medical practice distributed in accordance with methods previously determined by members of the group. Group practices have a single-specialty or multi-specialty focus.
Ãâó: www.dph.state.ct.us/OPPE/sha99/glossary.htm
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| group home |
A dwelling which has been adapted to house a number of un-related persons who share a common characteristic.
Ãâó: www.hribar.com/glossary/realty/G.html
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