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Fee for Service

Fee for Service

Definition:

A method of payment for medical services rendered

Application:

The medical provider submits a claim to the patient's health plan for services rendered with the anticipation of payment. This differs from Capitation, in that capitation pays once a month to a physician regardless of the medical services provided. Fee for service pays for each encounter.

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