What is coinsurance and how is it calculated?

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What is coinsurance and how is it calculated?

Coinsurance is the portion of the medical bill you pay after you’ve met your deductible. It’s calculated as a percentage of the allowed amount for the service. For example, if the allowed amount is $100 and your plan’s coinsurance is 20%, you would owe $20 and the insurer would pay $80, assuming the deductible has already been satisfied. The calculation uses the negotiated allowed amount, not the total billed charge, and continues until you reach your out-of-pocket maximum. Copayments are fixed-amount payments that can apply separately from coinsurance.

Coinsurance is the portion of the medical bill you pay after you’ve met your deductible. It’s calculated as a percentage of the allowed amount for the service. For example, if the allowed amount is $100 and your plan’s coinsurance is 20%, you would owe $20 and the insurer would pay $80, assuming the deductible has already been satisfied. The calculation uses the negotiated allowed amount, not the total billed charge, and continues until you reach your out-of-pocket maximum. Copayments are fixed-amount payments that can apply separately from coinsurance.

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