Description

A co-pay, or co-payment, is a fixed amount that a patient pays for a specific medical service at the time of the visit. This amount is typically outlined in the patient's health insurance plan and is separate from deductibles and premiums.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'copago' is the standard term used in clinical settings, while variants like 'porción de pago' may be heard in more informal contexts. It is important to avoid using colloquial terms in formal medical interpretations to maintain professionalism.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was informed that her co-pay for the specialist visit would be $30.

ES: Se informó a la paciente que su copago por la visita al especialista sería de $30.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'copago' with 'deducible'; misinterpreting 'co-payment' as a percentage instead of a fixed amount; using informal language when interpreting in clinical settings.