Definition

Your unique identifier with your insurance company. It is used to link your services to your coverage and appears on your statement.

What to consider

  • Understand what each billing code represents.
  • Verify that codes match the services received.
  • Ask for clarification on any unfamiliar codes.

Real world scenarios

  • After a procedure, Mark’s invoice included a billing code that categorized the type of service provided.
  • Linda’s statement featured billing codes for each treatment rendered during her visit.
  • John used billing codes to verify the services listed on his bill with his medical records.

Related terms

Healthcare