Question

NonPAR providers decide whether to accept assignment on a ________ basis.

1) continuous
2) random
3) voluntary
4) systematic

Answer 1

NonPAR providers make a voluntary decision on whether to accept assignment for each individual claim, rather than committing to a standardized agreement with Medicare. Option 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

NonPAR providers decide whether to accept assignment on a voluntary basis option 3. Within the context of health insurance and medical billing, a non-participating provider (NonPAR) has the option to choose whether or not to accept assignment per individual claim they submit. This means they can decide if they want to accept the Medicare-approved amount for a service as full payment, on a case-by-case basis. They are not bound to accept the Medicare fee schedule for all services they provide. Consequently, this can lead to variability in patient billing where some services may be charged at higher rates than what Medicare approves.