If a patient authorizes a provider to accept assignment, what can the provider now do on their behalf?
A. Provide treatment for a self-pay patient only.
B. File claims for the patient and receive payments directly from the payer.
C. Receive payments directly from the payer and provide treatment for a self-pay patient.
D. Receive payments directly from the payer only.
Answer: B
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