When a provider receives a partial payment on a claim because the amount billed was in excess of the maximum allowed charge, this is a:

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This is referred to as a "disallowance." It occurs when the amount billed by the provider exceeds the maximum amount that the insurance plan agrees to pay for a particular service or procedure, resulting in a partial payment rather than full reimbursement.

When a Provider Receives a Partial Payment on a Claim