Compensation Glossary
Welcome to ERI SalaryExpert's compensation glossary, your resource for commonly used terms, formulas, and phrases related to compensation.
Surgical Schedule
In a basic medical expense health insurance policy, the list of cash allowances that are payable for various types of surgery, with the respective maximum amounts payable based upon the severity of the medical procedure. The stipulated maximum usually covers all professional fees involved (e.g., surgeon, anesthesiologist).
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