See: Papanicolaou (Pap) test and screening Pap (Papanicolaou) smear.
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Papanicolaou (Pap) test
Simple smear method for precancerous cellular changes and early detection of cancer of the cervix, the opening to a woman’s womb. It is done by removing cells from the cervix. The cells are then prepared so that they can be seen with the use of a microscope. Also called Papanicolaou (Pap) smear, Pap test, or screening Pap (Papanicolaou) smear.
Paper claim
An insurance claim submitted on paper including those optically scanned and converted to an electronic form by the insurance carrier.
Paper property
When property exists only on paper, either due to the property being returned to the store or the documentation being faked from the beginning.
Paperless patient chart
See: electronic medical record (EMR).
Paperless Release
Under ABI, certain commodities from low-risk countries not designated for examination may be released through an ABI-certified broker without the actual submission of documentation.
PAPs
Acronym that translates as patient assistance programs. See Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA).
PAR
Abbreviating for participating. See Also: “Participating Insurance.”
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MEDICAL,USA: Abbreviation for participating provider. See participating provider (par).
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MEDICAL,USA: Abbreviation for preadmission review. See precertification.
Par policy
See: participating policy.
Par provider
Abbreviated phrase for a provider who is participating in an insurance plan. See participating provider (par).