When Appealing Disallowances Resulting from Low Maximum Allowable Fees, the Medical

question 62

Multiple Choice

When appealing disallowances resulting from low maximum allowable fees, the medical office assistant should include information:

• A) from the patient medical record.
• B) about payment from other carriers for the reported service.
• C) about the physician's financial situation.
• D) about why the patient cannot afford to pay more.

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