What is Medicare ?

Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States for people…

What is HCPCS ?

The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS, often pronounced by its acronym…

What is CPT ?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set is a procedural code set developed by…

What is ICD-10 ?

ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical…

What is HIPAA ?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA or the Kennedy–Kassebaum Act[1][2]) is…

What is CMS ?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency…

What is EHR ?

An electronic health record (EHR) also known as an electronic medical record (EMR) or personal…

What is PHR ?

A personal health record (PHR) is a health record where health data and other information related to…

What is NPI ?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued…

What is HIS?

A hospital information system (HIS) is an element of health informatics that focuses mainly…