Non-Participating Provider
Medicare Glossary
A doctor or other healthcare provider who has not signed an agreement with Medicare to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Non-participating providers may charge up to 15% more than the Medicare-approved amount, known as the limiting charge.
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