What are usual, customary and reasonable charges (UCR)?
A . The charges that an insurance carrier determines are normal for a particular medical procedure within a specific geographical area
B . The charges that are published annually in the Global Insurers’ Medical Cost Comparison Guide
C . The charges that are allowable for any given medical procedure with no pre-treatment authorization
D . The charges that are typically paid up front by a plan participant for services rendered.
Answer: A