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Mailer/Summary of Account -A monthly summary of services mailed to the person who pays the bill.

Managed Care -An insurance plan that requires patients to see doctors and hospitals that have a contract with the managed care company, except in the case of medical emergencies or urgently needed care if you are out of the plan’s service area.

Medicaid - A state administered, federal and state funded insurance plan for low-income people who have limited or no insurance.

Medical Record Number -A provider generated number on your medical record.

Medical/Surgical Supplies- Special supplies, such as materials used to repair a wound or instruments used for your care.

Medicare- A health insurance program for people age 65 and older. Medicare covers some people under age 65 who have disabilities or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Medicare + Choice- A Medicare HMO insurance plan that pays for preventive and other healthcare from designated doctors and hospitals.

Medicare Approved- Medical services for which Medicare normally pays.

Medicare Assignment -Doctors and hospitals who have accepted Medicare patients and agreed not to charge them more than Medicare has approved.

Medicare Number- Every person covered under Medicare is assign a number and issued a card for identification to providers.

Medicare Paid- The amount of your bill that Medicare paid.

Medicare Paid Provider- The amount of your bill that Medicare paid to your doctor or hospital.

Medicare Part A -Usually referred to as Hospital Insurance, it helps pay for inpatient care in hospitals and hospices, as well as some skilled nursing costs.

Medicare Part B -Helps pay for doctor services, outpatient care, and other medical services not paid for by Medicare Part A.

Medicare Summary Notice (MSN)- The notice you receive from Medicare after getting services from your doctor or hospital. It tells you what was billed to Medicare, Medicare's approved payment, the amount Medicare paid, and what you have to pay. Also called an Explanation of Medicare Benefits (EOMB).

Medigap- Medicare Supplement Insurance that pays for some services not covered by Medicare A or B, including deductible and coinsurance amounts.

MRI- A type of X-ray; magnetic resonance brain or body images, usually done in a hospital’s x-ray department.