If balance billing is allowed, the provider

A. bills the patient for the total amount of the bill.
B. writes off the entire patient bill.
C. bills the patient for the difference between a higher usual fee and a lower allowed amount.
D. writes off the difference between a higher usual fee and a lower allowed amount.


Answer: C

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