UCR stands for "usual, customary, and reasonable." It is the amount an insurance company decides it will allow for a procedure. These figures vary widely between companies and are often based on older claims data. If your insurance pays less than the office fee, it does not mean the fee is unreasonable. It reflects the limits of your particular plan, and lower-cost plans generally use lower UCR amounts.
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Dr. Reed, DDS