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Referral

Referral is when a primary care physician authorizes a covered person to see a specialist for diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition.

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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