Term used in many health plans. Defined as the price at or below which the majority of health care professionals of similar expertise charge for similar procedures within a specific geographic area.
The charge for medical services which refers to the amount approved by the Medicare Carrier for payment. Customary charges are those which are most often made by a provider for services rendered in that particular area.
Fees for medical treatment or services that fall within the average for a specific geographic location.
The charges that a carrier determines normal for a particular medical procedure in a specific geographic area. If charges are higher than what the carrier considers normal, the carrier will not pay the full amount charges and the balance is the responsibility of the insured.
These charges are those which are most often made by a provider for services rendered in a particular geographic area.