Describe the process of balance billing and give an example of where it is used in healthcare.

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Balance billing is the process of billing a patient for the difference between the full price of a service and the amount paid by a third party such as an insurance company. Balance billing is often done by dental practices when patient insurance covers only around half the charge of a service such as a root canal.

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In the estrous cycle, a ruptured follicle that becomes filled with a yellow substance is known as the __________ __________ or "yellow body."

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