According to some contract terms, if an MCO does not pay a claim within the time limit specified in the contract, the provider may be able to:

A) bill the patient directly.
B) charge the usual and customary fee instead of the discounted fee.
C) take legal action against the MCO.
D) terminate the MCO contract after filing a written notice of intention.


B) charge the usual and customary fee instead of the discounted fee.

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