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Usual Customary & Reasonable(UCR)

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. The allowable coverage limits (fee schedule) determined by the patients insurance company to limit the maximum amount they will pay for a given service or item as defined in the contract with the patient.

You'll come across Usual Customary & Reasonable(UCR) 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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