What happens if a provider does not provide an itemized statement to the Medicare beneficiary upon his/her request within thirty days?
A) The provider may be fined $100 per outstanding request.
B) Nothing because providers are not required to provide Medicare beneficiaries itemized statements.
C) The practice is closed for failure to respond.
D) The Medicare beneficiary is required to request an itemized statement again after thirty days.

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Providers can be fined $100 per outstanding request if they fail to provide an itemized statement to a Medicare beneficiary upon request within thirty days. This is a measure to ensure transparency and accountability in billing practices.

What Happens If a Provider Does Not Provide an Itemized