Meaning Medical Patent. The word 'patent' has at least three meanings in the medical industry. These meanings include: 1  Open or unblocked-the throat patent (or unblocked). 2  A government license restricting use by others-patented heart valve.3  Drug covered by a patent or trademark-patent drugs vs off-patent drugs.eaning 1: Patent = open/unblocked. Patent has a medical meaning of open or unblocked, particularly regarding an unblocked tube. Common usage includes a 'patent airway', or 'patent fallopian tubes'.
Documentation needed to qualify for timely filing limit exceptions. Section 6404 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Affordable Care Act or ACA) reduced the maximum period for submission of all Medicare fee-for-service claims to no more than 12 months -- one calendar year -- after the date of service.
November 19, 2012 By Jonathan Ping 7 Comments. The IRS recently announced increased contribution limits for various qualified retirement plans for tax year 2013. The limitations are indexed to increases in cost-of-living (inflation) as per section 415 of the tax code.In particular, the elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal governmentâs Thrift Savings Plan is increased from $17,000 to $17,500.However, the additional catch-up contribution allowed for those age 50 and higher remains $5,500.ovember 19, 2012 By Jonathan Ping 7 Comments. The IRS recently announced increased contribution limits for various qualified retirement plans for tax year 2013. The limitations are indexed to increases in cost-of-living (inflation) as per section 415 of the tax code.