For Social Security benefits, years with highest earnings selected from the base years. Total earnings in the computation years are added together and divided by the number of months in those years to obtain the average monthly earnings (AME).

Producing statements via a computer system.

Any computerized comparison of two or more systems of records or a system of records of nonfederal records for the purpose of (1) establishments or verifying eligibility or compliance with law and regulations of applicants or recipients/beneficiaries or (2) recouping payments or overpayments.

System that permits submission of Medi-Cal claims via telecommunication through magnetic tape or diskette and modem.

Use of computer software that automatically generates a set of medical codes for review, validation, and use based on clinical documentation provided by health care practitioners. CAC uses two technology options: natural language processing (NLP) and structured input.

Industry organization that promotes the use of health care information systems including electronic health care records.

Process of electronic entry that allows physicians to enter orders into a computer instead of handwriting them, thus reducing errors in communicating in the hospital setting.