Which of the following is the term used for the limitation placed on the amount a third-party payer will reimburse for a service?

a. Co-insurance
b. Deductible
c. Allowed amount
d. Co-payment


Answer: c
Feedback: The allowed amount is the pre–agreed upon price for each and every procedure or service provided to a beneficiary.

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