See: multipurpose billing form .
Tag: USA
RP
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating replacement and repair of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).
RR
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating rental of durable medical equipment (DME). Should be used with other rental modifiers: KH, KI, and KJ. List the RR modifier first.
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MEDICAL, USA: AAcronym for Registered Records Administrator. See Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) .
RT
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a procedure performed on the right side of the body.
Rubric
1. Group of similar conditions. 2. In ICD-10-CM, a three-character category or a four-character subcategory.
RUG-III
See: resource utilization group (RUG-III) .
Rule of nines
Measurement system for assessing burn injury to the total body surface area (TBSA). The body is divided into segments as multiples of 9%. Adults: The external genitals are 1%; each arm is 9%; front and back of the trunk and each leg is counted as 18%; and head is 9%. Children and infants: The head is 18% (larger surface area in proportion to the body) and legs 14% each. The rule of nines estimation of total body surface area (TBSA) burned.
Ruling
Legal judicial decision.
Running balance
Amount owed on a credit transaction; also known as outstanding or unpaid balance .
rural health center (RHC)
See: rural health clinic (RHC) .