Definitions for "Administrative Costs"
Costs not linked directly to the provision of medical care. Includes marketing, claims processing, billing, and medical record keeping, among others.
The costs assumed by a managed care plan for administrative services such as claims processing , billing and overhead costs.
the amount of court ordered costs that must be repaid to the Child Support Enforcement Unit such as genetic tests, service of process fees, or attorney's costs.
In providing health care coverage, health plans must pay claims, arrange for online and telephone customer service centers, coordinate enrollment, and perform many more day-to-day tasks and business functions. Employers pay for these administrative services on behalf of covered employees.