§ 31-11-100 - Definitions - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 31-11-100 (2010)
31-11-100. Definitions

As used in this article, the term:

(1) "Trauma center" means a facility designated by the Department of Community Health as a Level I, II, III, or IV trauma center.

(2) "Trauma patient" means a patient who is on the State Trauma Registry or the National Trauma Registry of the American College of Surgeons.

(3) "Trauma service codes" means the ICDA-9-CM discharge codes designated as trauma service codes by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma.

(4) "Uncompensated" means care provided by a designated trauma center, emergency medical services provider, or physician to a trauma patient as defined by the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission who:

(A) Has no medical insurance, including federal Medicare Part B coverage;

(B) Is not eligible for medical assistance coverage;

(C) Has no medical coverage for trauma care through workers' compensation, automobile insurance, or any other third party, including any settlement or judgment resulting from such coverage; and

(D) Has not paid for the trauma care provided by the trauma provider after documented attempts by the trauma care services provider to collect payment.