HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating the Medicare beneficiary requested upgrade for Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) and that more than four modifiers are identified on the claim.
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KC
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating replacement of special power wheelchair interface.
KD
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating that a drug or biological was infused through durable medical equipment (DME).
KD Flat
An article taken apart, folded or telescoped to reduce its built at least 66-2/3% below its assembled size.
Keep of (KO)
Do not insure this.
Keeper
The person made liable under the Animals Act 1971, s.2.. The keeper is the person who owns the animal or has it in his possession, or is the head of the household of which a member under the age of 16 owns it or has it in his possession. If a person ceases to own or have possession of the animal he will remain the keeper until another person becomes the keeper. A person who takes possession of an animal to prevent it from causing damage or to return it to its owner does not, merely by so doing, become a keeper.
Keeton-O’ Connell Plan
A plan of Auto Insurance reparations devised by Professors Robert Keeton and Jeffrey O’ Connell which was the forerunner of No-Fault Insurance Plans. Also Refer, “No Fault Insurance.”
Keeton-O’Connell
See: No fault auto insurance.
Kelly Tool
Forcible entry tool similar to claw tool but having an added blade (a tool used by carpenters to trim or smooth wood) at the top and forked blade at the bottom. The Kelly tool is a tool used in fire and rescue service for forcible entry and other prying and striking tasks.
Kenney Ratio
A rule proposed by Roger Kenney which suggests that to insure solvency, property and liability insurers should not write insurance premiums equal to more than twice their capital and surplus.