If a carrier downcodes a claim and the provider maintains that the reported services were medically necessary, the medical office specialist should:
send a bill to the patient for the remaining balance.
write off the remaining balance.
file an appeal with the insurance carrier.
send a complaint to the state insurance commissioner.
Answer: file an appeal with the insurance carrier.
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