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Question | Answer |
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A phrase on a billing statement that remind a patient about a delinquent balance is a | Dun message |
A payment system in which the patient pays for medical services directly then files a claim for insurance reimbursement is a(n) | individual responsibility program. |
If you are unable to locate a patient who owes a balance, you should turn the account over to a collection agency | immediately |
For patients who have no private or government insurance, charity care | typically covers hospital services |
What is a realistic, good collection rate for a collection agency? | 30 to 60% of assigned accounts |
Which form of payment can be purchased for face value plus a fee from a bank, convenience store, or other retail location and must be signed by the purchaser? | Money order |
The most common way of endorsing a check is when the payee simply signs his or her name on the back of the check; this is known as a | blank endorsement |
Amounts paid out for the expenses of the medical practice are recorded in the | accounts payable ledger |
An insurance policy is a legally enforceable | contract |