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Domain

Claims

ICD-10, CPT, EDI 837/835, adjudication and remittance

3,545 claims terms

bill service datebill_svc_dt

The date on which the healthcare service included in a bill was actually rendered to the patient. Used in revenue cycle and claims systems to validate service timing against coverage eligibility, enforce timely filing rules, and ensure billed dates of service align with clinical documentation and encounter records.

capacity adjustment amountcap_adj_amt

The dollar value of a modification applied to a maximum volume or resource limit within a healthcare financial or operational context, such as adjusting capitation payment caps or facility staffing cost thresholds. Recorded in budgeting and managed care contract systems to reflect changes in authorized capacity-based reimbursement.

capacity claim datecap_clm_dt

The date a claim was submitted against a defined capacity limit, such as a capitated service volume or authorized visit threshold. Used in managed care and utilization management systems to track when capacity-based claims were filed and monitor limit consumption over time.

capacity claim statuscap_clm_sts

The current adjudication state of a claim submitted against a capacity or volume limit, such as pending, approved, denied, or paid. Used in managed care billing systems to track whether capacity-based claims have been processed and whether service thresholds have been met or exceeded.

capacity deductible amountcap_ded_amt

The dollar amount applied toward a member's deductible for services rendered under a capacity or volume-limited benefit. Used in claims adjudication to track cost-sharing obligations associated with capped services and ensure accurate accumulation toward annual deductible thresholds.

capacity payment amountcap_pmt_amt

The dollar amount paid to a provider or health plan for services rendered within a defined capacity or volume limit. Used in managed care financial systems to track reimbursement associated with capped service arrangements and monitor expenditure against authorized capacity thresholds.

capacity payment statuscap_pmt_sts

The current processing state of a payment associated with a capacity-limited service claim, such as pending, issued, or denied. Used in managed care financial systems to monitor whether reimbursements for volume-capped services have been successfully disbursed to the appropriate payee.

capacity review systemscap_ros

The clinical body systems reviewed during an encounter in the context of capacity-managed care, such as capitated or volume-limited benefit plans. Documents the scope of clinical review performed to support medical necessity determinations and appropriate utilization of capped service allocations.

capacity service datecap_svc_dt

The date on which a service was rendered under a capacity or volume-limited benefit arrangement. Used in managed care utilization tracking to identify when capped services were delivered, enabling accurate monitoring of remaining capacity and compliance with authorized service limits.

cardiology adjustment amountcard_adj_amt

The dollar amount added to or subtracted from the original billed charge for a cardiology service claim, reflecting contractual write-offs, payment corrections, or coordination of benefits. Used in cardiac specialty billing to reconcile the difference between billed charges and final allowable reimbursement amounts.

cardiology claim datecard_clm_dt

The date on which a claim for cardiology services, such as echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization, or electrophysiology procedures, was submitted to the payer. Used in cardiac specialty billing systems to track submission timelines and ensure claims are filed within payer-required deadlines.

cardiology claim statuscard_clm_sts

The current adjudication state of a submitted claim for cardiology services, such as received, pending, approved, or denied. Used in cardiac specialty billing workflows to monitor claim progress, identify processing delays, and prioritize follow-up on outstanding cardiac procedure reimbursements.

cardiology deductible amountcard_ded_amt

The dollar amount applied toward a member's annual deductible for cardiology services including office visits, diagnostic testing, or interventional procedures. Used in cardiac specialty claims processing to calculate member cost-sharing obligations before plan benefits are applied.

cardiology payment amountcard_pmt_amt

The dollar amount reimbursed by a payer for cardiology services such as stress tests, cardiac imaging, or interventional procedures. Used in cardiac specialty revenue cycle management to track actual payments received against expected reimbursement and evaluate financial performance of cardiology service lines.

cardiology payment statuscard_pmt_sts

The current processing state of a reimbursement for cardiology services, indicating whether payment has been issued, is pending, or has been denied. Used in cardiac specialty revenue cycle systems to monitor cash flow, identify unpaid claims, and trigger follow-up actions for outstanding cardiology reimbursements.

cardiology review systemscard_ros

The body systems reviewed during a cardiology encounter as part of the clinical history and physical examination, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and peripheral vascular systems. Documented in the medical record to support evaluation and management code selection and medical necessity for cardiac diagnostic or interventional services.

cardiology service datecard_svc_dt

The calendar date on which a cardiology-specific clinical service, procedure, or intervention was rendered and documented in EHR, claims, or hospital billing systems. Critical for data engineers building episode-of-care timelines, HEDIS measure logic, and cardiovascular outcomes reporting.

carrier adjustment amountcarr_adj_amt

The dollar amount by which an insurance carrier modifies a claim payment from the original billed charge, reflecting contractual discounts, coordination of benefits, or payment corrections. Used in claims adjudication to reconcile the difference between provider billed amounts and the carrier's final allowable payment determination.

carrier claim datecarr_clm_dt

The date on which a claim was submitted to or received by an insurance carrier for adjudication. Used in claims management systems to track filing timelines, enforce timely filing requirements, and measure carrier responsiveness from submission to payment or denial decision.

carrier claim statuscarr_clm_sts

The current adjudication state of a claim as reported by the insurance carrier, such as received, in process, paid, or denied. Used in revenue cycle management to monitor outstanding claims with specific carriers, prioritize follow-up activity, and measure carrier adjudication performance and timeliness.

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