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Variable: LINE_ALOWD_CHRG_AMT

Line Allowed Charge Amount

Description

The amount of allowed charges for the line item service on the non-institutional claim.

This charge is used to compute the total claim-level payment to providers or reimbursement to beneficiaries.

Comment

The amount includes both the line-item Medicare and beneficiary-paid amounts (i.e., deductible and coinsurance).

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable: