In CPT coding of a service or procedure, problem that runs a definite and prescribed course, is transient in nature, and is not likely to permanently alter health status or has a good prognosis with management/compliance.

Individual (self) or patient’s family who pays out of pocket for the medical services instead of a third-party payer (insurance company). Self-pay patients may not have health insurance coverage.

In workers’ compensation, health care obtained by an injured worker either before determination of eligibility or after rejection or delay of benefits by the insurance company.

Patient in a managed care plan that refers himself or herself to a specialist, outpatient clinic, emergency department, or hospital outpatient department. The patient may be required to inform the primary care physician.

Punctuation sign used to identify the common part or main entry and is placed at the end of the phrase followed by indented modifying terms or descriptions in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code book.

General state of decline in mental and physical functioning associated with the aging process.

Health care programs offered by a managed care plan or insurance company to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Parts A and B. Also see Medicare Part C, Medicare Plus (+) Choice (M+C) plan, and managed care .

Facility that provides a variety of on-site programs and information for older adults including recreation, socialization, congregate meals, and some health services.

Health care program offered by a managed care plan or insurance company to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Parts A and B. Also see Medicare Part C, Medicare Plus (+) Choice (M+C) plan .

Medical record data related to diagnoses of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS data, mental health problems, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. Additional examples of information that could be considered sensitive include data about minors, reproductive health information, communicable disease data, chemical dependency data, genetic information, prescription drug information that may lead to disclosure of a sensitive condition, abuse and neglect exposure, and social and family history.