HCPCS Stands For

question 6

Multiple Choice

HCPCS stands for:

• A)Healthcare Coding Procedure Charge System
• B)Health Coding Procedures Creating Standards
• C)Healthcare Current Procedure Coding System
• D)Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

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Definitions:

Coinsurance Clause

A provision in insurance policies that requires the policyholder to bear a portion of the costs of a claim, with the insurance company paying the remainder.

Coinsurance Clause

A provision in an insurance policy that defines the percentage of the claim amount to be shared between the insurer and the insured.

Short-rate Refund

A return of a portion of the premium on an insurance policy that is canceled by the policyholder before its expiration, calculated at less than a pro-rata basis.

Premium Rate

The cost rate of insurance coverage per unit of coverage, reflecting the risk and administrative costs.