Under the Medicare program, a nonparticipating physician may not bill more than 115 percent of
A. the approved charge on the nonPAR fee schedule.
B. either the Medicare approved amount from the MFS or the approved charge on the nonPAR fee schedule, whichever is lower.
C. neither the Medicare approved amount from the MFS nor the approved charge on the nonPAR fee schedule.
D. the Medicare approved amount from the MFS.
Answer: A
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