EHR Vocab; C6 D5

New Patient

Individual who has not received any professional medical services from the provider or medical group

Established Patient

Individual who has received professional medical services from the provider or medical group. Has been seen within the last 2 years

Appointment Module

Automates the scheduling and management of appointments

Insurance Subscriber

Primary individual who purchases a health insurance policy

Check Out

Pt stops at the front desk to schedule the next appointment, tests, etc.

Referring provider

Healthcare professional who directs a pt to another provider or specialty medical services

Consent

to give permission

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Type of health insurance that provides coverage through a network of healthcare providers; no referral necessary

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Managed care health insurance plan that provides comprehensive medical coverage through a network of healthcare providers; referral needed

Primary Insurance

First insurance payer to pay for covered medical services

Secondary Insurance

Supplemental insurance plan that provides coverage after the primary health insurance has paid its portion of the medical expenses.

Patient Intake

Collecting demographic, clinical and financial information

Pre

Registration

Provider Schedule

Allotment of time for a provider to see a pt and perform exams and procedures

Applicable

If it applies