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Scrubbing Process of checking an insurance claim for errors in the health insurance claim software prior to submitting to the payer.
Self-Referral When a patient sees a specialist without a primary physician referral.
Self Pay Payment made at the time of service by the patient.
Secondary Insurance Claim Claim for insurance coverage paid after the primary insurance makes payment.
Secondary Procedure When a second CPT procedure is performed during the same physician visit as the primary procedure.
Security Standard Provides guidance for developing and implementing policies and procedures to guard and mitigate compromises to security.
Skilled Nursing Facility A nursing home or facility for convalescence providing a high level of specialized care for long-term or acutely ill patients.
SOF Signature on File.
Specialist Physician who specializes in a specific area of medicine, such as urology, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, etc.
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