third-party administrator


third-party administrator

An entity or person performing preauthorization or processing of health care claims; determines payment for benefits under an insuring authority.

third-par·ty pay·er

(thĭrd-pahr'tē pā'ĕr) An institution or company that provides reimbursement to health care providers for services rendered to a third party (i.e., the patient).
Synonym(s): third-party administrator.

third-par·ty pay·er

(thĭrd-pahr'tē pā'ĕr) An institution or company that provides reimbursement to health care providers for services rendered to a third party (i.e., the patient).
Synonym(s): third-party administrator.