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Claim / Encounter

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. The documented record of a patient's treatment, submitted to the insurer for payment.

You'll come across Claim / Encounter 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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