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What is the medical term meaning preexisting medical condition?
status preexista status praesens ( is the present state, condition)
Is preexisting the correct spelling?
"Preexisting" : a condition or state which preceded another. (sometimes appears hyphenated as 'pre-existing') A "preexisting condition" : A status for medical afflictions that were already affecting a patient before the beginning of the current (or future) medical coverage or treatment.
How do you use the word preexisting in a sentence?
She was denied insurance coverage because of her preexisting medical condition.
Is a dislocated shoulder a preexisting condition?
If your shoulder commonly comes out of its socket, then it is a preexisting condition. If it is the first time you have dislocated your shoulder or if you have never dislocated your shoulder, then it is not a preexisting condition.
Does there have to be a diagnosis to be considered a preexisting condition?
According to my insurance company if you have seen a doctor about the condition it is preexisting.
Why does drinking rum cause spine pain?
It certainly shouldn't. That's some other preexisting medical condition.
What is the meaning of pre existing?
Preexisting means something that already exists, or exists before this point. For example a preexisting condition in relation to medical insurance is an illness that you have before you take out the insurance.
Is asthma considered a preexisting condition?
It depends on what is causing the sleep apnea. It is preexisting if it is caused by tonsils, adnoids, or an elongated uvula. It is not preexisting if it is caused by being overweight, or possibly by a deviated septum.
Are mamagrams considered pre existing condition?
No, a mammogram is a test used to check for breast cancer, it is not a condition at all. Preexisting conditions are medical conditions you had prior to entering a health plan such as hypertension or diabetes.A mammogram is a test, not a condition as stated. To deny someone medical insurance stating that the mammogram they had was a preexisting condition is just a way these health insurance plans try to reduce the amount they have to pay on claims only wanting you to pay into them.
Is prematurity considered a preexisting condition?
yes
Coding a condition as primary when the majority of the treatment is for a preexisting condition?
illegal
What do medical insurance companies consider when determining your premium?
Preexisting medical conditions.
