fee-for-service

American  

[fee-fer-sur-vis] / ˈfi fərˈsɜr vɪs /

adjective

1. pertaining to the charging of fees for specific services rendered in healthcare, as distinguished from participating in a prepaid medical practice.

   fee-for-service medicine.

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Example Sentences

Note: Excludes providers treating fewer than 11 fee-for-service Medicaid patients in 2023 and beneficiaries covered by Medicaid managed-care plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

While insurers that administer Medicaid benefits have an incentive to police fraud, autism treatment has become a fee-for-service free-for-all.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those turning 65 are eligible for Medicare and must choose between traditional, fee-for-service Medicare or Medicare Advantage.

From MarketWatch

HHS collects claims data from states for Medicaid providers in both traditional fee-for-service and managed care.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike traditional, fee-for-service Medicare, Advantage plans impose hurdles to care.

From Barron's