When Office-Based Services Are Performed in a Facility, Such as a Hospital

question 47

Multiple Choice

When office-based services are performed in a facility, such as a hospital or outpatient setting, payments are reduced because the doctor did not provide supplies, utilities, or the costs of running the facility. This is known as the __________ differential.

• A) fee schedule
• B) limiting charge
• C) resource utilization
• D) site of service

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Definitions:

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