The allowable fee for a non-participating provider is reduced by five percent in comparison to a participating provider. Thus, if the allowable fee is $100 for a participating provider, the allowable fee for a non-participating provider is $95. Medicare will pay 80% of the $95.tandard 20% Co-Pay. All Part B services require the patient to pay a 20% co-payment. The MPFS does not deduct the co-payment amount. Therefore, the actual payment by Medicare is 20% less than shown in the fee schedule.
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