The patient underwent office surgery on March 18, and the third-party payer determined the allowed charge to be $1,480 . The patient paid the 20 percent coinsurance at the time of the office surgery. The physician and patient each received a check for $1,184, and the patient signed her check over to the physician. The overpayment was __________, and the physician must reimburse the third-party

payer.
a. $296
b. $1,184
c. $1,480
d. $2,368

b

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

During an externship, your performance and behavior will be carefully observed by your supervisor at the externship site. Which of the following is an area that will be evaluated?

a. Empathy for patients b. Initiative c. Enthusiasm d. All of the above

Health Professions

All of the following is correct regarding premature infants EXCEPT:

A) The thermoregulatory mechanism is immature. B) Glycogen stores may be inadequate. C) The cranium protects the fragile brain tissue. D) The lungs are underdeveloped lacking surfactant.

Health Professions