Situation in which the patient’s diagnosis for which he or she was hospitalized could have been avoided if ambulatory care was given in an immediate and efficient manner.
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Avulsion
Ripping or tearing away of a part.
AW
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating item(s) used with a surgical dressing.
AWP
1. See average wholesale price (AWP). 2. See any willing provider (AWP) laws.
AX
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating item(s) used with dialysis services.B
BA
1. See business associate (BA) . 2. HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating item(s) used with parenteral enteral nutrition (PEN) services.
Baby boom
Period from the end of World War II through the mid-1960s marked by unusually high birth rates.
Baby group plan
See: small group insurance plan .
Back charge
Amount owed by an insured (policyholder) on a current billing statement for premium due on insurance that has lapsed.
Back date
Issuance of an insurance policy for an individual or a group that is effective on a month, day, and year earlier than the date of actual issue so that the premium rate will be lower. State law usually limits backdating to not more than 6 months. Also called dating back .