ReimbursementPregunta 67 de 100
A deductible is:
a.The amount a patient must pay out of pocket each benefit period before the plan begins to pay
b.A percentage of every bill paid by the plan
c.The provider's billed charge
d.The maximum the plan will ever pay
Explicación
The deductible is the fixed amount the insured must pay for covered services each benefit period before the insurer starts sharing costs. After the deductible is met, the patient typically owes only copays or coinsurance up to the out-of-pocket maximum. Verifying the remaining deductible helps the practice collect the correct amount.
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