A provider who is able to balance-bill a patient for the amount over the carrier's allowed charge is a(n):

A) contracted provider.
B) independent provider.
C) nonparticipating provider.
D) participating provider.


C) nonparticipating provider.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. puerperium B. menstrual fluid C. lochia D. pus

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A. 14 B. 30 C. 10 D. 3

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pH is a direct result of the number of which of the following ions?

A) hydrogen B) chloride C) sodium D) helium

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