Definition
Medical lien
Personal injury demand terminology
Direct answer
A claim asserted against a personal injury recovery by a provider, insurer or governmental payer for amounts paid or owed for treatment.
NORBU Demand Editorial · Last reviewed 2026-08-31
In detail
What medical lien means in practice
Liens affect net recovery and sometimes the presentation of charges. Their identification is a documentation and reconciliation task during demand preparation.
Why it matters
Liens missed at demand time create disbursement problems later.
Example
A letter of protection from a treating orthopedic practice held in the file.
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