HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services performed by a clinical psychologist. Use of this modifier affects Medicare payment.
Tag: MEDICAL
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
See: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
Aid to the (permanently) Disabled (ATD) / Aid to the Blind (AB)
A group that is entitled to benefits under the Medi-Cal program.
Airplane insurance
Insurance that is purchased by commercial airlines and consists of property insurance on airplanes and liability insurance for passengers and persons not passengers. It is for negligent acts or omissions by the airline that may result in bodily injuries or property damages.
AJ
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services performed by a clinical social worker. Use of this modifier affects Medicare payment.
AK
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services provided by a nonparticipating physician. Use of this modifier affects Medicare payment.
AKS
Abbreviation that may be defined as anti-kickback statute. See Stark I Regulations and Stark II Regulations .
Albumin
One of a class of simple proteins in the blood. The level of albumin may reflect the amount of protein intake in food.
Aleatory
That which depends on an uncertain event.
ALF
Abbreviation that means assisted living facility. See assisted living center (ALC).