Understanding Hospital Billing And Coding 13th Case Study

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Week 4 Chapter 13 UHB Assignment Donna Alford
Understanding Hospital Billing and Coding 13th edition by Debra P. Ferenc BS, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-H, CMSCS, PCS, FCS Chapter 13

Accounts become uncollectible when all efforts to procure payment from the patient have been exhausted. If it is not due to financial hardship, then the hospital can turn the account over to a collection entity. Certain guidelines have to be observed before the claim is turned over to the collection agency, such as time frame, other procedures, documentation, and authorization from management have been obtained.
There are four claim determinations that may be appealed; Incorrect payment, payments denied with an unclear reason, claims denied because of

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