Next of Kin
The person most closely related to the donor, designated according to the established order of priority in DoDI 1300.18.
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The person most closely related to the donor, designated according to the established order of priority in DoDI 1300.18.
A comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association for use by mental health professionals to ensure uniformity of diagnosis. DSM describes symptoms and does not discuss the causes of the disorders.
The dynamic operational environment of a health care facility supporting and maintaining a specific military mission.
A program that improves the quality of clinical documentation, regardless of its impact on revenue. CDI programs facilitate accurate representation of health care services through complete and accurate reporting of diagnoses and procedures. This can have an impact on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services quality measures, present on admission, pay-fo...
Identification issued to uniformed service members, their dependents, and other eligible individuals in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 1000.13, Volume 1, that will be used as proof of identity and DoD affiliation, and to facilitate access to military service benefits or privileges in accordance with Volume 2 of DoD Manual 1000.13.
An oversight process, supported by appropriate organizational conditions (e.g., culture, regulations, policies, procedures, controls) which, over time, are most likely to ensure that employee actions and character are consistent with MHS policy, ethics, and core values.
Code set maintained by the World Health Organization and used by providers, other qualified health care professionals, health information managers, coders, and insurers to classify diseases and other health problems recorded on many types of health and vital records, including death certificates and health records. ICDs enable the storage and retrieval of...
Department of Defense beneficiaries who are eligible to receive organ, eye, and tissue donations.
A relative value assigned to a diagnosis-related group of patients in a medical care environment. The case mix index value is used in determining the allocation of resources to care for or treat the patients in the group.
Any of the Reserve or National Guard units eligible to be called into active duty service by a Military Department.
Surgeons General of the Military Departments.
Treatment and preventive services provided to a patient in a hospital, clinic, or ambulatory service center that include professional, institutional, ancillary, and prescription drug services.
Routine operational environment at a fixed health care facility with an established scope of service, standard operating procedures, and permanent staff.
Standardized coding system comprising Levels I and II. Level I HCPCS codes are current procedural terminology (CPT) codes that are used primarily to identify medical services and procedures furnished by physicians and other health care professionals and maintained by the American Medical Association. Level II HCPCS are used primarily to identify products,...
The practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. Health information management professionals often serve in bridge roles, connecting clinical, operational, and administrative functions.
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