AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 58

Which one of the following is a commercial or private payer?

Answer options

• A. Blue Cross Blue Shield
• B. Medicare
• C. Medicaid
• D. Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Blue Cross Blue Shield is a private insurance company that offers commercial health plans. In contrast, Medicare and Medicaid are government-funded programs, while the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides healthcare services to eligible military veterans, also funded by the government.