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Specialist

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. A clinician with advanced training or a focused scope of practice in a particular field; referral requirements depend on the patient’s health plan.

You'll come across Specialist 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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