Medical Billing Terminology: P

P

Patient Responsibility The amount a patient is responsible for paying that is not covered by the insurance plan.

PCP Primary Care Physician – Usually the physician who provides initial care and coordinates additional care if necessary.

POS

  • (Insurance) Point-of-Service plan. A flexible type of HMO plan where patients have the freedom to use non-HMO network providers.
  • (Claims)
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