A Physician Who Chooses Not to Handle Billing and Insurance

question 25

Multiple Choice

A physician who chooses not to handle billing and insurance claims within his or her facility may contract with a(n) :

• A) patient account services (PAS) facility.
• B) centralized billing office (CBO).
• C) small group practice.
• D) third party administrator (TPA).

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