Definition

The portion of costs you share with your insurer, expressed as a percentage. It is applied after your deductible is met and appears on your statement.

What to consider

  • Review discount details carefully.
  • Ensure the discount is applied to the correct items.
  • Keep records of any negotiated discounts.

Real world scenarios

  • After negotiations, Mark’s invoice included a discounted charge that reduced his total cost.
  • Linda’s bill showed a discounted charge due to a special offer or financial assistance.
  • John received an adjusted discounted charge after errors in the original billing were corrected.

Related terms

Healthcare