Unfavorable, detrimental, or pathologic reaction to a drug that occurs when appropriate doses are given to humans for prophylaxis (prevention of disease), diagnosis, or therapy.
Tag: MEDICAL
Advisor
In a 401(k) defined-contribution pension plan, a firm that helps the employer choose a provider, select the investment options, and make any other decisions about the plan.
Advisory Council on Social Security
Prior to the enactment of the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-296) on August 15, 1994, the Social Security Act required the appointment of an Advisory Council every 4 years to study and review the financial status of the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Medicare programs. Its report on the financial status of the OASDI program was submitted on January 6, 1997. Under the provisions of the Public Law, this was the last Advisory Council to be appointed.
Advocate
Individual who gives the patient support or protects his or her rights.
AE
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating service performed by a registered dietitian. Use of this modifier affects Medicare payment.
AEP
See: annual election period (AEP) and appropriateness evaluation protocol (AEP).
Aesthetic surgery
See: cosmetic surgery.
AF
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating service performed by a specialty physician. Use of this modifier affects Medicare payment.
AFDC
See: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) (formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children ) .
Affiliate
Corporation in which a majority of the stock is owned by any or all of the stockholders, directors, or officers of another corporation. These individuals also own a majority of the stock in that other corporation.
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Is a company that controls, or is controlled by another company, or is one of two or more commonly controlled companies.