Waiting Period in Medical Billing
A waiting period is the time a patient must wait before certain healthcare services or insurance benefits become available after enrolling in a health plan.
Waiting Period in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the waiting period is set by insurance companies and applies to specific services, such as elective surgeries or maternity care, to limit coverage until a certain period has passed. Services provided during this period may not be covered.
For example, a patient’s insurance has a 6-month waiting period for elective procedures, so they must wait before scheduling surgery.
See common acronyms and abbreviations in Medical billing glossary.
-
Years in Business
-
Social Signals
