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PPO

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. Preferred Provider Organization, a plan type that uses a contracted network and may cover eligible out-of-network care at higher member cost, subject to plan terms.

You'll come across PPO 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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