HealthAugust 29, 2026
superbill
SOO-per-bil
Definition
A standardized, itemized document provided by an out-of-network healthcare clinician to a patient, containing all necessary codes and details required for the patient to file a reimbursement claim with their insurance company.
Etymology
The term is a compound of the prefix 'super-', meaning above or over (often implying a higher-level or comprehensive version), and 'bill,' originating from the Medieval Latin 'bulla' for a sealed document.
In the news
The article explains that a superbill is not merely a receipt to be kept for records, but a vital document that patients must submit to their insurer to trigger the reimbursement process.
Your Insurance Says 70 Percent, but You Got Only $140 Back
Read the full article ↗Psychology Today