The term 'usual, customary, and reasonable' (UCR) charge refers to:
Explanation
A UCR charge is the amount an insurer considers reasonable for a given service, determined by the usual fee the provider charges, the customary fees of similar providers in the same area, and what is reasonable for the situation; the plan bases reimbursement on this figure, and the insured may owe amounts a provider bills above it. UCR is not the deductible, premium, or copay. UCR limits how much a plan will recognize for out-of-network or fee-for-service charges.
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