Differences between a hospital's established rates and amounts negotiated with third-party payers are referred to as:

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Contractual adjustments refer to the difference between a hospital's established rates and the negotiated amounts with third-party payers. This adjustment accounts for the difference between what the hospital charges and what it is actually paid. Unrecovered costs refer to expenses incurred by the hospital that are not reimbursed, equity adjustments refer to changes in financial statements to account for ownership changes, and restricted revenues refer to funds that are limited for use in certain areas.

Differences Between a Hospital's Established Rates and Amounts Negotiated with Third-Party