If a physician "accepts assignment,"the patient will not be billed for the difference between the physician's usual fee and the amount paid by the health insurance company (except for coinsurance and deductibles).

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When a physician accepts assignment, they agree to accept the insurance company's approved amount as full payment for services rendered, except for any coinsurance and deductible amounts that the patient is responsible for. This means the patient is not billed for the difference between the physician's usual fee and the insurance payment.

If a Physician "Accepts Assignment,"the Patient Will Not Be Billed