A centralized billing office (CBO) typically contracts with a physician's office to perform which of the following functions?
a. Scheduling patient appointments
b. Handling claims and/or accounts receivable
c. Verifying insurance coverage
d. Compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence
Answer: Handling claims and/or accounts receivable
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