Medical encounter definition

Medical encounter means an encounter between a client and a physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, ophthalmologist, optometrist, chiropractor, advanced practice registered nurse, or nurse midwife, for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury;

Examples of Medical encounter in a sentence

  • Medical encounter data shall be provided by Contractor to the Department for all Participants receiving Included Services, unless limited by the Department through written notice.

  • Medical encounter data shall be maintained and submitted in such detail, at such time, and in such form as is reasonable and consistent with the Department’s requirements, which shall be provided by written notice.