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.

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Joycelynn Banks · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Physicians who agree to accept Medicaid patients can bill the patient for services that Medicaid does not cover. This is because Medicaid may not cover all medical services a patient receives, and in such cases, the patient can be responsible for those costs not covered by Medicaid.

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