Hyderabad Indian Institute of Risk Management

IIRM established and developed by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and approved by AICTE is the only dedicated Institution for education in Insurance and Actuarial Science in the World. The Institute is promoted by the Regulator with the sole aim of developing the required work force for the entire Insurance sector. The Institute offers education through the regular and distance modes.

Hydration

Level of fluid in the body. Loss of fluid, or dehydration, occurs when the patient loses more water or fluid than he or she takes in. The body cannot keep adequate blood pressure, get enough oxygen and nutrients to the cells, or get rid of wastes if it has too little fluid.

Hypertensive table

Table that appears in the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) code book Volume 1, Alphabetical Index, that provides the diagnostic codes for hypertension, a common disorder that is a known cardiovascular disease risk factor.

Hypothecation

the establishment, by statute or contract, of a legal charge over a particular asset or group of assets as security for the performance of an obligation assumed under a contract or class of contracts.

HZ

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services or supplies funded by a criminal justice agency. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.I