When appealing disallowances resulting from low maximum allowable fees, the medical office assistant should include information:

from the patient medical record.

about payment from other carriers for the reported service.

about the physician's financial situation

about why the patient cannot afford to pay more.


Answer: about payment from other carriers for the reported service.

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