Professional Component in Medical Billing
The professional component refers to the portion of a medical service that involves the provider’s expertise, such as interpreting diagnostic tests.
Professional Component in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the professional component is billed separately from the technical component, which covers the equipment and facilities used. The professional component is often used in radiology and pathology billing.
For example, a radiologist bills for the professional component of reading an X-ray, while the hospital bills for the technical component.
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