There are scenarios where a provider may charge a rate different from the rate defined for a service offering by the agency. The difference in rate could be because of a number of factors, such as provider location and provider specialties.
The provider specific rate to be paid for a service delivery can be defined as part of the contract in CPM, as the rate to be paid per unit of service delivered. This rate is of a higher priority than the rate specified for a service offering, or any existing provider offering rate.