Nonparticipating provider definition
Examples of Nonparticipating provider in a sentence
Non-participating provider is a provider (doctor, hospital, pharmacy, etc.) that does not sign a contract to participate in the Contractor’s provider network.
Non-participating provider benefits are not available for the services listed in items 2 and 3 above.
Non-participating provider benefits are not available for the services listed in items 2, 4 and 7 below.
The Member could be billed by a Participating Provider for services that Capital determines are not Medically Necessary but the Member chooses to have the service anyway.A Nonparticipating provider is not obligated to accept Capital’s Preauthorization denial or determination of Medical Necessity, and therefore, may bill a Member for services determined not to be Medically Necessary.
A Member is solely responsible for payment of such services and can avoid this responsibility by choosing a Participating Provider.Even if a Participating Provider recommends that a Member receive services from a Nonparticipating provider, the Member is responsible for payment of all services determined by Capital to be not Medically Necessary.NOTE: A Provider’s belief that a service is appropriate for the Member does not mean the service is covered.