Which of the following describes the function of a patient account representative?
A. assists patients in completing the paperwork necessary to obtain insurance payments
B. helps the patient identify the amount that health insurance pays for a given service and how much the patient must pay
C. assigns numeric codes to diagnostic, procedure, and treatment information
D. works with insurance companies to resolve billing and payment problems
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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