The Limiting Charge Is a Percentage Limit on Fees Specified

question 1112

Multiple Choice

The limiting charge is a percentage limit on fees specified by legislation that the nonparticipating physician may bill Medicare beneficiaries above the nonPAR fee schedule amount. The limiting charge is

• A) 10%
• B) 15%
• C) 20%
• D) 50%

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