The Difference Between the Billed Amount and the Allowed Amount

question 14

Multiple Choice

The difference between the billed amount and the allowed amount for services from a participating provider is:

• A) billed to the insurance carrier.
• B) billed to the patient.
• C) written off by the provider.
• D) written off by the insurance carrier.

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Definitions:

Hilus

A part of an organ where blood vessels, nerves, and other structures enter or exit.

Oropharynx

A part of the pharynx situated between the soft palate and the epiglottis, involved in swallowing.

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, which forms part of the respiratory system.

Laryngopharynx

The part of the pharynx that lies below the epiglottis and above the esophagus, involved in both respiration and digestion.