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Ask for Advance Payment for Surgical Deductibles to Save Precious Dollars

Published on Wed Dec 23, 2015

Question: We often have patients who don’t pay their deductible after surgery. Is there a recommended way to collect these payments up front? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: Yes, you may collect a deductible upfront. The first step is to confirm the deductible amount with the payer. Insurance verification services now make it possible for practices to determine if a patient [...]
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