If an insurance carrier does NOT reconsider a downcoded claim that has been appealed, the medical office specialist can:
A) request assistance from the state insurance commissioner.
B) file a complaint with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
C) file a complaint with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
D) bill the patient for the remaining balance.
A) request assistance from the state insurance commissioner.
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