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Definition of

balance billing

Finance

charging person for own insurance shortfall the practice of requesting payment from a receiver of a service such as medical treatment for the part of the cost not covered by the person's insurance

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Definitions of ’balance billing’ and meaning of ’balance billing’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’balance billing’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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