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Fee for Service

Fee for service is a reimbursement method where payment is made based on the charges for services. This is unlike capitation where payment is a flat fee per patient. See Capitation.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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