Dr. Smith is a participating provider (PAR) for the ABC Health Insurance Plan. Mary Talley is treated by Dr. Smith in the office, for which a $100 fee is charged. Given the information in the table located below, calculate the PAR provider write-off amount
PAR provider fee $100
PAR allowable charge $80
Patient copayment $20
Insurance payment $60
PAR provider write-off amount ______
a. $10
b. $20
c. $30
d. $40
b
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