Which of the following statements applies to a physician who agrees to accept Medicaid patients?
A. The physician can bill the patient for services that Medicaid does not cover.
B. The physician may see Medicaid patients as a last resort when he does not have enough patients with insurance.
C. If the physician's fee is higher than the Medicaid payment, the patient is billed for the difference.
D. The physician does not have to agree to accept the established Medicaid payment for covered services.
E. The physician can bill Medicare for any services not covered by Medicaid.
A. The physician can bill the patient for services that Medicaid does not cover.
If the service is covered by Medicaid, the physician cannot bill the patient for the difference, but if the service is not covered by Medicaid, the physician can bill the patient for the service.
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