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Utilization Review (UR)

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. The review of requested or delivered healthcare services against coverage, medical-necessity, setting, and efficiency criteria.

You'll come across Utilization Review (UR) 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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