See: resolicitation .
Tag: RAW
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.
Recertification
1. Renewal of certification after a specified time. 2. For home health plan recertification, physician receives, reviews, adjusts treatment; documents the plan in coordination with the care of the home health agency; and then bills for this subsequent plan adjustment. For initial certification, see home health plan certification .
Recidivism
Tendency of a patient to have a relapse or return to inpatient hospitalization with the same medical problem.