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Capitation

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. A fixed payment made to a provider or organization for each enrolled patient over a defined period, usually regardless of how many covered services the patient uses.

You'll come across Capitation while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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