medical

Term 1: Eponym
Definition 1: A disease, structure, operation, or procedure named after the person who discovered or described it first. Examples include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Cesarean section.
Term 2: Acronym
Definition 2: A word formed from the initial letters of a group of words. Examples include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Term 3: Prefix
Definition 3: A word element placed before a root to modify its meaning. Examples include 'hyper-' (excessive) in hypertension and 'hypo-' (deficient) in hypothyroidism.
Term 4: Suffix
Definition 4: A word element placed after a root to modify its meaning. Examples include '-itis' (inflammation) in arthritis and '-ectomy' (surgical removal) in appendectomy.
Term 5: Root
Definition 5: The main part of a word that provides the essential meaning. Examples include 'cardi' in cardiology and 'gastr' in gastroenterology.
Term 6: Combining Vowel
Definition 6: A vowel (usually 'o') used to link a root to another root or to a suffix, making the word easier to pronounce. For example, in 'gastroenterology,' 'o' is used to combine 'gastr' (stomach) and 'enter' (intestine).
Term 7: Medical Coding
Definition 7: The process of assigning codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services for billing and data collection purposes. Common coding systems include ICD, CPT, and HCPCS.
Term 8: ICD (International Classification of Diseases)
Definition 8: A coding system used to classify and code diagnoses. It provides a standardized way to report diseases and health conditions.
Term 9: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
Definition 9: A coding system used to code medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services. It is maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Term 10: HCPCS (
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Term 1: Eponym

Definition 1: A disease, structure, operation, or procedure named after the person who discovered or described it first. Examples include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Cesarean section.

Term 2: Acronym

Definition 2: A word formed from the initial letters of a group of words. Examples include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Term 3: Prefix

Definition 3: A word element placed before a root to modify its meaning. Examples include 'hyper-' (excessive) in hypertension and 'hypo-' (deficient) in hypothyroidism.

Term 4: Suffix

Definition 4: A word element placed after a root to modify its meaning. Examples include '-itis' (inflammation) in arthritis and '-ectomy' (surgical removal) in appendectomy.

Term 5: Root

Definition 5: The main part of a word that provides the essential meaning. Examples include 'cardi' in cardiology and 'gastr' in gastroenterology.

Term 6: Combining Vowel

Definition 6: A vowel (usually 'o') used to link a root to another root or to a suffix, making the word easier to pronounce. For example, in 'gastroenterology,' 'o' is used to combine 'gastr' (stomach) and 'enter' (intestine).

Term 7: Medical Coding

Definition 7: The process of assigning codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services for billing and data collection purposes. Common coding systems include ICD, CPT, and HCPCS.

Term 8: ICD (International Classification of Diseases)

Definition 8: A coding system used to classify and code diagnoses. It provides a standardized way to report diseases and health conditions.

Term 9: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)

Definition 9: A coding system used to code medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services. It is maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA).

Term 10: HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System)

Definition 10: A standardized coding system used to identify medical procedures, services, and supplies. It is based on the CPT coding system but includes additional codes for non-physician services and supplies.

Term 11: Modifier

Definition 11: A two-digit code added to a CPT or HCPCS code to provide additional information about the procedure or service. Modifiers can indicate that a service was altered or performed by more than one provider.

Term 12: Compliance

Definition 12: Adhering to laws, regulations, guidelines, and ethical standards related to medical coding and billing practices. Compliance programs help prevent fraud and abuse.

Term 13: Auditing

Definition 13: The process of reviewing medical records and coding practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations. Audits can be internal or external.

Term 14: Abstracting

Definition 14: The process of reviewing patient medical records to identify relevant information needed for coding and billing purposes. Abstracting involves extracting diagnoses, procedures, and services from the medical record.

Term 15: Nomenclature

Definition 15: A system of naming things, especially in a particular science or art. In medicine,