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Part B Mythbuster:

Can You Collect Coinsurance at the Time of Service?

Published on Mon Aug 18, 2014

Take note: Refunds can be very costly. If you’ve been operating under the impression that it’s inappropriate to try to collect coinsurance payments from patients at the time of service instead of waiting for the EOB to arrive, it’s time to adjust your thinking. Under some circumstances it’s actually appropriate to collect coinsurance on the service date without risking compliance [...]
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