Explain the terms "PAR" and "nonPAR."
What will be an ideal response?
"PAR" refers to physicians who have signed a contract with Medicare to be a participating provider, and who agree to accept the Medicare approved amount for services rendered to Medicare patients. "nonPAR" refers to physicians who elect not to sign a contract with Medicare, making them non-participating providers who do not agree to accept the Medicare approved amount for services rendered to Medicare patients.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)