- Itemized bill
- A bill listing every charge.
- EOB
- Explanation of Benefits from your insurer.
- Copay
- A set amount you pay for a service.
- Coinsurance
- Your percentage share of costs.
- Deductible
- What you pay before insurance pays.
- In-network
- Providers with contracts with your insurer.
- Balance billing
- Billing you for the difference between charges and what insurance pays.
- Good faith estimate
- A cost estimate for uninsured or self-pay patients.
- Charity care
- Free or reduced care for qualifying patients.
- External review
- An independent review of an insurance denial.
Glossary
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