Computer-assisted test of the cornea of the eye in which a special instrument projects a series of concentric light rings on the cornea creating a color map of the corneal surface and a cross-section profile. It is used to find subtle corneal surface irregularities associated with a large number of corneal disease states; also known as computer-assisted video keratography (CAVK) and corneal mapping.

Department within a hospital facility dedicated to patients who have suffered heart attacks, strokes, or other serious or complex cardiopulmonary problems.

Elected or appointed public official who investigates and provides official opinions about the cause and circumstance of deaths that occur in a specific legal jurisdiction or territory, especially a death that may have occurred from unnatural causes. See also medical examiner (ME).

Agreed settlement between a provider and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as a result of an investigation for health care fraud and abuse violations of the False Claims Act. The provider must meet certain government-imposed requirements (such as annual audits) and follow the guidelines of this government-mandated compliance program.

Life insurance policy that an employer or a trust can purchase on a group of employees, which is considered a tax-advantaged asset. The employer or trust can be named as the beneficiary of the policy.

Federal legislation implemented in 1996 that attempts to eliminate unbundling or other inappropriate reporting of procedural codes for professional medical services rendered to patients. The quarterly updated code list identifies services considered either an integral part of a comprehensive code or mutually exclusive of it. Also known as National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).

Procedure/service code edits annually published to guide providers in appropriate choice of code(s) to submit for Medicare Part B insurance claims. There are two main types: comprehensive/component edits and mutually exclusive edits.

To fix an error by adding data to a patient’s existing chart or progress note by including the date, data, and signature of the individual making the correction.