Health Insurance Glossary

View a listing of health care abbreviations and acronyms.

Radiation Therapy

Treatment of disease by X-ray, radium cobalt or high-energy particle sources.

Reconstructive

A term that describes procedures performed on structures of the body to improve or restore bodily function or to correct deformity resulting from disease, trauma or previous therapeutic intervention.

Referral

A written recommendation by a physician that a member may receive care from a specialty physician or facility.

Respiratory Therapy

Treatment to improve or preserve lung function.

Rider

Provision added to a contract, which increases or limits benefits or coverage.