Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) A PTAN is a Medicare-only number issued to providers by MACs upon enrollment to Medicare. When a MAC approves enrollment and issues an approval letter, the letter will contain the PTAN assigned to the provider.
Ancillary services are a covered benefit and can be provided at any TRICARE network or non-network hospital, medical office or freestanding location. An approval from Health Net is not required. However, the services must be ordered by the primary care manager (PCM) or specialist.