Glossary

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LDR

Low Dose Rate: Rate of dose delivery is low (under 10cGy per minute)

Limiting Charge

This is the maximum amount that any provider can bill to a patient for Medicarei covered services. This amount is 15% above the allowed charge for a non-participating physician. By law, no provider can bill a Medicare patient for more than 15% over the Assigned Value or Allowed Chargei.

Linear Accelerator

A machine used to deliver high-energy x-rays for radiotherapy treatment.

Lymph Node

Lymph nodes are part of the immune system found in the neck, behind the ears, in the armpits, and in the groin.