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Balance Billing
When a healthcare provider bills a patient for the difference between the provider's charge and what the insurance company paid, beyond the patient's copay/deductible. Generally prohibited for in-network providers. The No Surprises Act (2022) bans surprise balance billing in most emergency situations.
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