An entity hired to act on behalf and/or represent an organization or person for a specific matter such as the recovery of a Medicare lien.
Allowed Amount
The most that the primary insurer is responsible for paying for a specific covered service or supply.
Appeal
The process of the beneficiary or the beneficiary's representative challenging the final amount owed to Medicare on the recovery of claims, once the recovery demand letter has been issued.
Attorney
A person licensed to practice law.
Attorney Costs
The expenses an attorney accrues beyond his/her agreed upon fees.
Attorney Fees
An amount set forth and agreed upon between the attorney and client who entered into a legal contract for representation of a legal issue.
Award
An adjustment or agreement by which parties having a dispute reach or ascertain what each owes the other.
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