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radi(o)-
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word element [L.], ray; radiation; emission of radiant energy;
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oste(o)-
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word element [Gr.], bone.
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chondr(o)-
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word element [Gr.], cartilage
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scoli(o)-
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word element [Gr.], crooked; twisted
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vertebr(o)-
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word element [L.], vertebra; spine
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-osis
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word element [Gr.], disease; morbid state; abnormal increase.
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myel(o)-
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word element [Gr.], marrow (often with specific reference to the spinal cord ).
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word element [Gr.], inflammation
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-plasty
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word element [Gr.], formation or plastic repair of.
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-graphy
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word element [Gr.], writing or recording; a method of recording.
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a-
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word element [Gr.], without, not
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-al
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suffix meaning pertaining to
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ra·di·og·ra·phy
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the making of film records (radiographs) of internal structures
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ver·te·bro·plas·ty
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a medical procedure for reducing pain caused by a vertebral compression fracture
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sco·li·o·sis
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lateral curvature of the spine
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os·teo·ar·thri·tis
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degenerative and sometimes hypertrophic changes in the bone and cartilage of one or more joints
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chon·dro·plas·ty
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Reparative or plastic surgery of cartilage
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son·o·gram
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picture formed by the pattern of echoes from an ultra sound
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my·e·li·tis
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inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow
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Co-pay
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a fixed fee required by a health insurer (as an HMO) to be paid by the patient at the time of each office visit, outpatient service, or filling of a prescription
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premium
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exceptional quality or amount;
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deductible
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the amount of the loss specified in such a clause
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fraud
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intentional perversion of truth
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eth·ic
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dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
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al·low·able
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permissible <allowable income tax deductions>
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EOB
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an abbreviation of Explanation of Benefits
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ICD-9-CM
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International Classification of Disease, 9th edition, Clinical Modification
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CPT
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Current procedural terminology
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HCPCS
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Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
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COB
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Coordination Of Benefits
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NPI
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National Provider Identifier
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TMJ
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Temporomandibular Joint
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Lat
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Lateral
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AP
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Anterior Posterior
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