What is fee-for-service compensation?
Fee-for-service is a payment method in which physicians are paid for each service performed.
The Schedule of Medical Benefits (SOMB) lists all the health services that physicians are able to bill for their services and the rules that govern billing.
AMA Fee Navigator®
The AMA Fee Navigator® is an enhanced, easy-to-use version of the Schedule of Medical Benefits supplemented by expert, trusted AMA billing advice and tips.
Billing Corner
The AMA's Billing Corner keeps members up to date on billing changes.
Additional resources
- Alberta Health Schedule of Medical Benefits
- AMA Uninsured Services Guidelines to Billing
- Alberta Health physician and facility forms
- Alberta Health Bulletins Updates and amendments from Alberta Health
- Alberta Health Accredited Submitters: Find an accredited billing company (current as of summer 2024)
- Alberta health care legislation
- Alberta Health’s Physician’s Resource Guide How to handle fee-for-service claims under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
- Alberta Health H-Link H-Link is one way to submit claims and billing information to Alberta Health and to download diagnostic codes and explanatory notes. This page also includes information about becoming an accredited submitter.