Author Question: What is the limiting charge? a. The limiting charge for services is 100 of the nonparticipating ... (Read 44 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What is the limiting charge?

a. The limiting charge for services is 100 of the nonparticipating fee schedule amount.
b. Balance billing by nonparticipating physicians is flexible depending on this amount.
c. The limiting charge applies only to ambulance companies and other nonphysician providers.
d. The limiting charge applies to services billed on a nonassigned basis.

Question 2

What is one way that Medicare encourages physicians to accept assignment?

a. Medicare allowance is flexible for physicians who agree to accept assignment.
b. Medicare allowance is higher for physicians who agree to accept assignment.
c. Participating physicians do not have to practice balance billing.
d. Participating physicians are allowed to charge patients for more than the Medicare allowance.