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Out-of-Network

Out_of_Network
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A provider or facility that is not part of a health plan's network, often resulting in higher costs for the member.

Standard Abbreviation

Out_of_Network

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  out_of_network VARCHAR(100),  -- Out-of-Network
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  out_of_network as out-of-network
FROM claims;

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