See: board eligible .
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Boarded
See: board certified .
Boarder
Person who receives lodging, is not a patient, but needs to be near the patient.
Boarder baby
1. Newborn infant who remains in the hospital nursery after discharge because the mother remains hospitalized. 2. Premature infant who is out of intensive care but needs observation or to reach developmental milestones.
BOD
See: beneficial occupancy date (BOD) .
Body record
Body or data record that contains information on a single outcomes and assessment information set (OASIS-B1) patient assessment.
Body section radiography
See: tomography .
Bonding
An insurance contract by which, in return for a stated fee, a bonding agency guarantees payment of a certain sum to an employer in the event of a financial loss to the employer by the act of a specified employee or by some contingency over which the employer has no control.
Bone mass measurements
Radiologic or radioisotopic procedure or other procedure that identifies bone mass, detects bone loss, or determines bone quality.
Bonus payment
Additional dollar amount paid by Medicare for services provided by physicians in health professional shortage areas (HPSAs).