108 Medicare Terms Defined

Medicare Glossary

Plain-English definitions for every Medicare term — from ABN to ZIP enrollment. No jargon, no confusion.

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Medicare-Approved Amount

Costs & Coverage

The fee Medicare sets for a medical service or item. Doctors who accept Medicare assignment agree to accept this amount as full payment. You pay your share (copay or coinsurance) based on this approved amount, not the doctor's billed charge.

Also known as: Medicare fee schedule amount

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