Coinsurance is

A. a portion of the fee that the physician must write off.
B. a percentage of the fee-for-services provided that the patient pays.
C. a set amount that each patient pays for each office visit.
D. the actual payment the insurance company makes to the provider.
E. a capitation payment.


Answer: B

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