1. Acronym for claims distribution center. 2. See Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .
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CDW
Acronym that means clinical data warehouse. See clinical data repository (CDR).
CE
1. HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating medical necessity AMCC test separate reimbursement. 2. Abbreviation for covered entity. See covered entity (CE) . 3. Abbreviation for consultative examiner. See consultative examiner (CE). 4. Abbreviation for continuing education. See continuing education (CE).
Cedent
See: ceding company.
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A ceding insurer or a reinsurer. A ceding insurer is an insurer that underwrites and issues an original, primary policy to an insured and contractually transfers (cedes) a portion of the risk to a reinsurer. A ceding reinsurer is a reinsurer that transfers (cedes) a portion of the underlying reinsurance to a retrocessionnaire.
Ceding insurer
See: ceding company.
Census
Count (enumeration) and demographics of hospital inpatients or members of a managed care plan.
Census data
Statistical information that is used to establish insurance premium rates or benefits on individuals eligible for or insured under a group policy (e.g., age, sex, income, insurance classification, dependent status).
Center for Healthcare Information Management (CHIM)
Health information technology industrial association.
Center of excellence (COE)
Health care facility or hospital that specializes in treating certain illnesses and has highly specialized product lines that are chosen by a provider for developing larger financial resources. COEs are developed for competitive reasons and may offer quality of care, larger volume of admissions, and cost-effective care. COEs are listed in the Federal Register.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
One of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which is the principal agency in the U.S. government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves. Founded in 1946 to control malaria and to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. CDC applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and responds to health emergencies. CDC is committed to achieving true improvements in people’s health. To do this, the agency is defining specific health impact goals to prioritize and focus its work and investments and measure progress. CDC maintains several code sets included in the HIPAA standards including the ICD-9-CM codes.