Which of the Following Information About a Patient Should a Medical

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information about a patient should a medical assistant provide to the collection agency?

• A) Patient's income
• B) Date of the last payment or charge on the account
• C) Patient's educational level
• D) Impression of the patient's ability to pay
• E) Names of other physicians the patient has seen

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