Length of Stay (LOS)

It is a term used by insurance companies, case managers, and/or employers to describe the amount of time an individual stays in a hospital or in-patient facility.

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Denial of Claim
Dependents
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HIPPA
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Managed Care
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Out-of-pocket Maximum
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Primary Care Provider (PCP)
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Reasonable & Customary Fees
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Second Opinion
Second Surgical Opinion
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Short-term Medical
State Mandated Benefits
Stop-loss
Usual, Customary, & Reasonable (UCR) or Covered Expenses
Waiting Period

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