APPLYING CONCEPTS

Using the information provided below, calculate the patient's responsibility and the TRICARE cost

share for the following encounters. After calculating your answers, open the Chapter $11$ Applying

Concepts exercise in Connect and enter your answers in the blanks provided for each question.

Pete Weiskner is a retired Air Force captain; he is covered by TRICARE

Select $($Group A$).$ He recently had an annual colonoscopy as he has a

family history of colon cancer. The procedure was performed by a

nonparticipating provider. The total allowed charge was $$832$; the

provider billed Pete $$956\mathrm{.}80.$ Pete has met his annual deductible.

$(1)$ What amount will Pete be responsible for?

$(2)$ What amount will be reimbursed by TRICARE?

Eva Logorda's husband, Angelo, is completely disabled due to a service$-$

related injury. When Eva comes to your office, you verify her eligibility

through her A$-$card. She notes that she has a $$100$ deductible and has

met $$49$ of the deductible for this year. Today she sees the doctor for an

office visit and some lab work; the charges total $$276.$

$(1)$ What amount will Eva be responsible for?

$(2)$ What amount will be reimbursed by CHAMPVA?