Certified Medical Assistant Practice Exam

Mrs. Lee, a patient of Dr. Chad, is charged $80 for a visit. Medicare allows $60 for this visit and paid $48. Because Mrs. Lee has already met her yearly deductible, how much will she have to pay the physician?

1. $10

2. $12

3. $15

4. $18

The correct answer is: $12

Medicare allows $60 for the visit, paid $48, and Mrs. Lee is responsible for the remaining balance. Since Mrs. Lee has already met her yearly deductible, the amount she owes is the difference between what Medicare allows and what it paid. Thus, Mrs. Lee will have to pay $12 to the physician for this visit. The correct answer is B.