Question 1

__________ slips may help simplify the collection process, because there is no misunderstanding as to the fee agreed upon for a procedure.

Accepted Answer

Estimate
Estimate sl

Question 2

All of the following are considered special bookkeeping entries except:

Accepted Answer

A) refunds 
B) credit balances 
C) payments 
D) adjustments 
A) refunds 
B) credit balances 
C) payments 
D) adjustments

Question 3

Which of the following would be the least helpful for encouraging patients to make prompt payments?

Accepted Answer

A) Clearly itemized statements 
B) Self-addressed envelopes included with statements 
C) Sending collection letters to all patients with a balance due 
D) Firmly stated policies about collection procedures 
A) Clearly itemized statements 
B) Self-addressed envelopes included with statements 
C) Sending collection letters to all patients with a balance due 
D) Firmly stated policies about collection procedures

Question 4

Thomas Mayhorn paid $60 on his son's account, which has a balance of $100.Thomas's ex-wife is to pay 40% of the son's medical bills.What does she owe on this account?

Accepted Answer

$40
100% -

Question 5

Alex Howe had a previous balance of $234.She paid $40, and her insurance paid $198.What does she owe?

Accepted Answer

$4
$234 -

Question 6

Who should be billed for the treatment of an emancipated minor?

Accepted Answer

A) The minor 
B) The parent who came to the office with the minor 
C) The parent who is financially responsible for the minor 
D) The guardian 
A) The minor 
B) The parent who came to the office with the minor 
C) The parent who is financially responsible for the minor 
D) The guardian

Question 7

The person who makes or gives a guarantee of payment for a bill is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

guarantor
The guaran

Question 8

An exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

transaction
Transact

Question 9

When a patient files for bankruptcy, the appropriate procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

A) attempt to collect from the patient's insurance company 
B) bill the patient as usual 
C) contact the patient directly and demand payment in full 
D) file a creditor's claim with the court and/or write off the bill 
A) attempt to collect from the patient's insurance company 
B) bill the patient as usual 
C) contact the patient directly and demand payment in full 
D) file a creditor's claim with the court and/or write off the bill

Exam 22: Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting

__________ slips may help simplify the collection process, because there is no misunderstanding as to the fee agreed upon for a procedure.

All of the following are considered special bookkeeping entries except:

Which of the following would be the least helpful for encouraging patients to make prompt payments?

Thomas Mayhorn paid $60 on his son's account, which has a balance of $100.Thomas's ex-wife is to pay 40% of the son's medical bills.What does she owe on this account?

Alex Howe had a previous balance of $234.She paid $40, and her insurance paid $198.What does she owe?

Who should be billed for the treatment of an emancipated minor?

The person who makes or gives a guarantee of payment for a bill is called a(n) __________.

An exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds is called a(n) __________.

When a patient files for bankruptcy, the appropriate procedure is to:

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