balance billing


balance billing

Managed care The practice of billing Pts in excess of the amount approved for payment by a health plan, Medicare, or private fee-for-service insurance. See Allowable charge, Nonparticipating physician.

bal·ance bill·ing

(bal'ăns bil'ing) Sending a financial statement to the patient for the remainder of the amount charged and remaining unpaid after the third-party payer has submitted their financial contribution.

bal·ance bil·ling

(bal'ăns bil'ing) Sending a financial statement to the patient for the remainder of the amount charged and remaining unpaid after the third-party payer has submitted their financial contribution.