Hit and run accident is “an accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identify whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose. The Central Government has established a fund known as the “Solatium Fund” to be utilized for paying compensation in respect of death or grievous hurt to persons resulting from Hit and Run Motor Accidents. The compensation payable for death claims is fixed at Rs/25,000 and in respect of “grievous hurt” Rs. 12,500/-. The payment is subject to the proviso that if any compensation is awarded for such death or grievous hurt under any other provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act or any othr law the amount paid under Hit and Run Accident has to be deducted from such compensation.
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Hit and run drivers
See: UNTRACED DRIVERS.
HJ
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating an employee assistance program. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.
HK
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a specialized mental health program for high-risk populations. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.
HL
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services provided by an intern. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.
HL7
See: Health Level Seven (HL7) and Health Level Seven, Inc. (HL7) .
HM
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a service provided by an individual without a bachelor’s degree. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.
HMO Act of 1973
See: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Act of 1973 .
HMO regulatory agency
See: Health Maintenance Organization Regulatory Agency .
HN
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a service provided by an individual with a bachelor’s degree. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.