Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Physicians must accept Medicare patients, per federal statute.
B) Physicians who participate in Medicare may decide whether to accept assignment on a claim-by-claim basis.
C) Physicians who do not participate in Medicare may decide whether to accept assignment on a claim-by-claim basis.
D) Physicians will receive the same amount of reimbursement regardless if they participate in the Medicare program or not.

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Physicians who do not participate in Medicare can choose to accept assignment on a claim-by-claim basis, meaning they can decide whether to accept Medicare's approved amount as full payment for each individual claim.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct