A Physician Provides the Same Service to Two Patients with a Charge

question 24

Multiple Choice

A physician provides the same service to two patients with a charge of $80. One patient pays cash. The other patient has insurance coverage. Which is correct for a double entry system?

• A) Two debit postings of $80 in the Cash account
• B) Two credit postings of $80 in the Medical Services account
• C) Two debit postings of $80 in the Medical Services account
• D) One credit posting of $80 in the Cash account

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Definitions:

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