Supervision means performing the radiological procedure, and interpretation means reading or analyzing the film and preparing a report. This phrase is considered when choosing a CPT code for a radiological procedure (70010 to 79999). When the radiological procedure is performed by two physicians, the radiological portion of the procedure is designated as “radiological supervision and interpretation.” When a physician performs the procedure and provides imaging supervision and interpretation, a combination of procedure codes outside the 70000 series and imaging supervision and interpretation codes is used.
Tag: MEDICAL
Supplemental accident
Type of health insurance that offers first dollar coverage (no deductible or copayments) or a fixed dollar amount when a loss is due to an accident.
Supplemental benefits
1. Disability insurance provisions that allow benefits to the insured to increase the monthly indemnity or to receive a percentage of the policy premiums if an individual keeps a policy in force for 5 or 10 years or does not file any claims. 2. Medical benefits for an employer group in addition to the basic health plan.
Supplemental billing
Additional invoicing of a specific time period for additional members or for changes to an insurance plan.
Supplemental edit software
System that is outside the Standard Claims Processing System, which allows further automation of claim reviews. It may be designed using the logic, or expertise, of a medical professional.
supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP)
Nonqualified deferred compensation retirement plan that gives benefits for a group of company executives regardless of benefits provided under a qualified retirement plan.
Supplemental group life insurance
Additional life insurance beyond basic coverage provided by a group policy such as additional amount of the same or a different type of insurance.
Supplemental health insurance
See: Medigap (MG) policy .
Supplemental health services
Optional medical services that may be available for insurance coverage in addition to basic health benefits such as chiropractic, podiatric, dental, or vision care.
Supplemental hospital plan
Insurance agreement designed to meet a substantial part of out-of-pocket medical expenses from other health care finance plans.