Preferred Provider Organizations

**Definition:** Arrangements negotiated between a third-party payer (often a self-insured company or union trust fund) and a group of health-care providers (hospitals and physicians) who furnish services at lower than usual fees, and, in return, receive prompt payment and an expectation of an increased volume of patients.

**Tree numbers:** - N03.219.521.576.343.800.750 - N04.590.374.410.750

**Synonyms:** - Organizations, Preferred Provider - Preferred Provider Organization