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eye examinations | eye treatments | laser surgery |
contact lenses | insurance | prescription sunglasses | |||
eye glasses | kits and equipment | ||||
fittings | warranty expenses |
DENTAL CARE
bridges | examinations | root canals | |||
caps or crowns | fillings | X-rays | |||
cleanings | orthodontic work | dentures | |||
teeth whitening in a dental office | any other dental services |
INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE
anesthetics | injections | operating room | |||
blood transfusions | intensive care unit | oxygen | |||
drugs and medicine | laboratory tests | recovery room | |||
examinations | nursing services | therapy | |||
treatment rooms | X-rays | any other services |
general care hospitals | substance abuse hospitals and centers | ||
psychiatric hospitals | birthing centers |
SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS
acupuncturist | midwife | podiatrist | |||
chiropractor | naturopath | psychologist | |||
homeopath | nurse practitioners | substance abuse professionals | |||
marriage counselor | physical therapist | medical massage therapist (certified) |
Include services provided both inside and outside the home.
PHYSICIAN SERVICES
dermatologist | pediatrician | general practitioner | |||
psychiatrist | gynecologist | surgeon plastic surgeon | |||
internist | urologist | osteopath | |||
any other type of physicians |
OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES
blood tests | X-rays | other type of lab tests |
Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye and dental care
Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.
Do not include institutional or medical care.
ambulance services | outpatient hospital care | blood donation | |||
rescue services | emergency room services |
If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include -
allergy shots | cancer treatment | injections | |||
baby shots | cardiogram | physicians check up | |||
blood pressure check | cardiology test | skin treatment | |||
broken/sprained bones | hearing test |
MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Ace bandages | crutches | walkers | |||
braces | slings | wheelchairs | |||
canes | splints | whirlpools | |||
cervical collars |
Ace bandages | crutches | walkers | |||
braces | slings | wheelchairs | |||
canes | splints | whirlpools | |||
cervical collars | power chair/scooter |
blood pressure kits | ice bags | therapeutic heat lamps | |||
heating pads | sinus masks | vaporizers | |||
hot water bottles | sun lamps |
blood pressure kits | ice bags | therapeutic heat lamps | |||
heating pads | sinus masks | vaporizers | |||
hot water bottles | sun lamps | ||||
pollen masks | thermometers | insulin needles | |||
syringes | oxygen | ostomy supplies | |||
orthopedic appliances (supports) | home defibrillator |
Do not include purchases of items such as band-aid bandages, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls.
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Last Modified Date: April 5, 2010