Individual patients may have different combinations of airway diseases. Studies in an American population demonstrated that more than 15% of the patients with an obstructive disease received more than one diagnosis, and this rate reached 50% in a population older than 50 years of age (8).
Definition of exceed. transitive verb. 1 : to extend outside of the river will exceed its banks. 2 : to be greater than or superior to. 3 : to go beyond a limit set by exceeded his authority. intransitive verb. 1 obsolete : overdo.
What does exceeded benefit limit mean? Some insurance companies limit the dollar amount they will pay per year for certain services, or they limit the quantity of services eligible for coverage per year. If your statement shows that you have a balance due because you exceeded your benefit limit, this is information we receive from your insurance company. They are stating that they have paid up to the maximum limit they provide coverage for, and that the patient is responsible for the remaining balance.