Question

Mr. Iba, a Medicare patient with a Medigap insurance policy, is seen for an office visit and the fee is $80. The Medicare-approved amount is $54.44. The patient has met his deductible for the year. Physician’s actual fee $_____

Answer 1

Answer:

$43.55

Step-by-step explanation:

From the information given:

The fee paid by the patient = $80

The approved amount by Medicare = 54.44

The physician's actual fee which is the medicare payment check:

= 54.44 × 0.80

= $43.55