With UnitedHealthcare’s Claim Estimator, physicians can determine in advance of a patient’s office visit whether the individual is covered for a procedure and the estimated cost of the service.

Sam Ho, executive vice president and chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare, said: The Claim Estimator is a significant step forward in simplifying the health care experience and making cost information more transparent for both consumers and physicians.

The Claim Estimator reduces administrative work for doctor’s offices and provides needed coverage, cost and payment information in seconds.