Which of the following is the term for the fee a patient pays when picking up a prescription?

Co-payment
Premium
Deductible
Point-of-service


Co-payment

Rationale: A co-payment (also called "co-pay") is the term for the fee a patient pays when picking up a prescription. It is a small, fixed amount required by the insurer that the insured individual pays every time a prescription is obtained. Co-pays are also used for visits to health care providers.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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2.5 mm aluminum equivalent 0.5 tungsten equivalent 0.5 mm aluminum equivalent 2.0 mm aluminum equivalent

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