Explain the terms "PAR" and "nonPAR."

What will be an ideal response?


"PAR" refers to physicians who have signed a contract with Medicare to be a participating provider, and who agree to accept the Medicare approved amount for services rendered to Medicare patients. "nonPAR" refers to physicians who elect not to sign a contract with Medicare, making them non-participating providers who do not agree to accept the Medicare approved amount for services rendered to Medicare patients.

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A. 150 B. 179 C. 154 D. 175

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