Definition

The price agreed upon between your provider and insurer for a service. It is used to calculate your share and appears on your billing statement.

What to consider

  • Review each line item for accuracy.
  • Ensure no duplicate charges are present.
  • Use the breakdown to understand your overall costs.

Real world scenarios

  • On an itemized bill, each procedure was listed as a separate service line item for clarity.
  • John’s invoice broke down his charges into multiple line items, each representing a different service.
  • Linda reviewed her bill where every service line item was clearly detailed.

Related terms

Healthcare