2026 CODAC Benefit Summaries and Carrier Flyers
The amount is based on either:
an All Payer Model Agreement if adopted,
• •
state law, or
• the lesser of the qualifying payment amount as determined under applicable law or the amount billed by the provider or facility.
The Recognized Amount for air ambulance services provided by a non-network provider will be calculated based on the lesser of the qualifying payment amount as determined under applicable law or the amount billed by the air ambulance service provider. Note: Covered health services that use the Recognized Amount to determine Your cost-sharing may be higher or lower than if cost-sharing for these covered health services was determined based upon a Covered Expense. Reconstructive Surgery means surgical procedures performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by congenital Illness or anomaly, Accident, or Illness. The fact that physical appearance may change or improve as a result of Reconstructive Surgery does not classify surgery as Cosmetic Treatment when a physical impairment exists and the surgery restores or improves function. Specialist means a Physician or other Qualified Provider, if applicable, who treats specific medical conditions. For instance, a neurologist treats nervous disorders, a gastroenterologist treats digestive problems, and an oncologist treats cancer patients. Physicians who are not considered Specialists include, but are not limited to, those specified in the definition of Primary Care Physician above. Substance Use Disorder means any disease or condition that falls under the diagnostic categories as a mental or behavioral disorder due to psychoactive substance use listed in the most current edition of the International Classification of Diseases section on mental and behavioral disorders or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association . The fact that a condition is listed in the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases section on mental and behavioral disorders or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association does not mean that treatment for the condition is a covered benefit. Surgical Center means a licensed facility that is under the direction of an organized medical staff of Physicians; has facilities that are equipped and operated primarily for the purpose of performing surgical procedures; has continuous Physician services and registered professional nursing services available whenever a patient is in the facility; generally does not provide Inpatient services or other accommodations; and offers the following services whenever a patient is in the center: • It provides drug services as needed for medical operations and procedures performed; • It provides for the physical and emotional well-being of the patients; • It provides Emergency services; • It has organized administration structure and maintains statistical and medical records. Telehealth means the practice of health care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and transfer of medical data and education using interactive audio, video, or data communications and that is billed by a Physician.
Telemedicine means the clinical services provided to patients through electronic communications utilizing a vendor.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) means a disorder of the jaw joint(s) and/or associated parts resulting in pain or inability of the jaw to function properly.
Terminal Illness or Terminally Ill means a life expectancy of about six months.
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