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If the explanation of benefits states there is a patient portion you may bill the patient their cost, however if the benefit is paid at 100% you may not bill the patient. The best option is to appeal the claim stating 14-22 films were not taken at this visit is was a pano and bitewings (more)

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The place of service code would depend on whether the patient was an inpatient or outpatient of the hospital Inpatient - 21 Outpatient - 22 Ambulatory Surgical Center - 24

You may not collect more than the UCR fee for the service provided. If both primary and secondary paid the write off would come from the primary payer.

Patient/Provider termination letters may be found in the forms section of your members dashboard