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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