Which statement describes bulk billing?

Which statement describes bulk billing?

• A. When the doctor charges the scheduled fee. (No out of pocket costs)
• B. When the patient pays the full amount beyond the scheduled fee
• C. When the doctor charges more than the scheduled fee
• D. When the clinic only accepts private insurance

Answer: (B)

Bulk billing means the doctor accepts the Medicare rebate as full payment for the service, so the patient has no out-of-pocket costs at the point of care. In practice, Medicare pays the doctor directly, and the patient does not pay the scheduled fee or any extra for that visit. If a clinic charges the patient beyond what Medicare covers or only accepts private insurance, that is not bulk billing.

Bulk billing means the doctor accepts the Medicare rebate as full payment for the service, so the patient has no out-of-pocket costs at the point of care. In practice, Medicare pays the doctor directly, and the patient does not pay the scheduled fee or any extra for that visit. If a clinic charges the patient beyond what Medicare covers or only accepts private insurance, that is not bulk billing.