MEDICAL,USA: 1. Term used to describe a level of history and/or physical examination. 2. When an audit is taking place, term that indicates a general multisystem examination (eight or more organ systems or complete examination of a single organ system).
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A loosely used term signifying broad or extensive coverage of insurance.
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UK: A term describing a policy with a number of different types of cover in one document (e.g. a private car comprehensive policy has sections providing material damage cover, third party cover, personal accident cover, medical expenses, etc.).
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Comprehensive “3-D” Policy
See: “Dishonesty, Disappearance and Destruction Policy.”
Comprehensive (Auto)
Provides coverage for any direct and accidental loss of, or damage to, your covered automobile and its normal equipment, to include but not limited to fire, theft or malicious mischief.
Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act
Federal legislation in 1970 that protects the confidentiality of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any patient for alcohol abuse.
Comprehensive Automobile Insurance
Protection against loss resulting from damage to the insured auto, other than loss by collision or upset.
Comprehensive boiler and machinery coverage
Boiler and machinery (BM) coverage that applies to all insurable objects. There are two types
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Boiler and machinery (BM) coverage that applies to all insurable objects. There are two types standard comprehensive coverage applies to all objects except production machinery extended comprehensive coverage applies to all objects including production machinery. Contrasts with blanket group BM coverage, which applies to all objects within specified categories of objects, and with coverage applying only to individually described objects.
Comprehensive code
1. Single procedural code that describes or covers two or more CPT component codes that are bundled together as one unit.2. Under the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), a file known as component edits lists pairs of codes considered an integral part of the main surgical service provided. The comprehensive procedure is listed first and then behind it is a component code.
comprehensive code, column I
In the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, a column I comprehensive code that represents the major procedure or service when billed with another code.
Comprehensive Cover
An Insurance Policy covering a wide variety of possible losses. Traditional name for physical damage coverage for losses by fire, theft, vandalism, falling objects, and various other perils.
Comprehensive coverage
Insurance agreement that protects and covers all named hazards or perils within the general scope of one contract except those specifically excluded.