Dr. Jones is a nonparticipating provider (nonPAR) for the ABC Health Insurance Plan. Anne Smith is treated by Dr. Jones in the office, for which a 100 fee is charged. Given the information in the table located below, calculate the nonPAR provider write-off amount.
nonPAR provider fee 100
nonPAR allowable charge 90
Patient copayment 18
Insurance payment 72
nonPAR provider write-off amount ______
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
Question 2
Dr. Smith is a participating provider (PAR) for the ABC Health Insurance Plan. Mary Talley is treated by Dr. Smith in the office, for which a 100 fee is charged. Given the information in the table located below, calculate the PAR provider write-off amount.
PAR provider fee 100
PAR allowable charge 80
Patient copayment 20
Insurance payment 60
PAR provider write-off amount ______
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40