Coinsurance is a percentage of the fee for services provided that the patient pays. It is usually a set percentage (e.g. 20%) of the total cost of a medical service, and the patient is responsible for paying this amount while the insurance company covers the remaining cost.

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Coinsurance is

A) a percentage of the fee for services provided that the patient pays.
B) a set amount that each patient pays for each office visit.
C) a portion of the fee that the physician must write off.
D) the actual payment the insurance company makes to the provider.
E) a capitation payment.

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