Chargemaster

Billing term

Definition

A hospital's comprehensive list of prices for every item and service, from aspirin to surgery. Chargemaster prices are typically 3-10x the actual cost and rarely reflect what anyone actually pays. These inflated list prices serve as the starting point for negotiations with insurers.

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