Procedure by an insurance company to regroup medical services that have been billed erroneously under different codes.
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Rebuttable presumptions
In workers’ compensation, this legal phrase exists for each case meaning that specific conditions are work related for certain groups of workers; thus the employer must prove the condition was not caused by work or the injury will be compensable.
Recanvass
See: resolicitation .
Recapture
The action of a ceding company taking back from a reinsurer insurance previously ceded.
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The process by which the cedant recovers the liabilities transferred to a reinsurer.
Recapture (Reinsurance)
When a ceding company reclaims business that had previously gone to a reinsurer.
Receipt
Document completed and given to a patient when the patient pays cash for professional services.
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An acknowledgement of the payment of money.
Receivables
See: accounts receivable (AR) .
Receiver
One appointed to manage property or receive he income of another.
Receiving room coverage
As described under bailee’s coverage and bailee, this is a form of coverage to protect the insured against claims alleging loss or damage to property belonging to others but temporarily in custody of the insured. Within associations this may be dry cleaning left in a receiving room or a package left with a doorman.
Receptionist
Medical office employee who greets patients and obtains personal and financial information for the medical practice.