The dollar amount a doctor or medical supplier charges for medical services or supplies. Compare with Approved Amount.
The amount a doctor or other healthcare provider actually bills a patient. You often see the phrase, "The actual charge may be different from the allowable charge." This means your health plan may only cover a portion of what your doctor charges you. For example, your doctor bills you $35.00 for an office visit. This is the actual charge. But your health plan may only accept $32.00 for an office visit. This is the allowable charge.
The amount of money a doctor or supplier charges for a specific medical service or supply. Because Medicare and insurance companies usually negotiate lower rates for members, this amount is often greater than the “approved amount†that you and Medicare actually pay.
The actual amount charged by a dentist for dental services rendered.
The actual amount charged by a provider for services.
The dollar amount charged for medical services or supplies.
A provider's usual fee, i.e., what one normally charges when not limited by contract with a third party insurer. In dealing with Medicare, psychologist can indicate this amount on the HCFA 1500 form, but may not collect any amount above the Medicare approved amount or limiting charge.
The actual dollar amount that a physician will charge for their services.
The dollar amount a health care provider bills to a patient for a particular medical service or procedure.
The amount of money a doctor or supplier charges for a certain medical service or supply. This amount is often more than the amount Medicare approves.
The amount a health care provider would bill a patient for a particular medical service or procedure if there were no participation arrangement with a health care plan.
The amount a physician or other practitioner actually bills a patient for a medical service or procedure.
The amount of money charged for a certain medical service or supply. This amount is often more than the amount an insurance plan approves.
The amount a physician or supplier actually bills for a particular medical service or supply.
The actual amount charged by a physician for medical services rendered.
Amount provider actually bills a patient, which may differ from the allowable charge. Back to the top of the page