When a provider has agreed to accept the allowed charge for a service as payment in full, it is known as:

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When a provider accepts assignment, they agree to accept the allowed charge as payment in full, and cannot bill the patient for any additional amount. This is a common practice in the Medicare program. Discounted billing may refer to offering a reduced rate for services, but it does not necessarily mean that the provider has agreed to accept the allowed charge as payment in full. Accepting contract terms is a general concept and does not specifically relate to payment. Fraud is not a valid option.

When a Provider Has Agreed to Accept the Allowed Charge