Which of the Following Refers to the Time Period After

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the time period after discharge that hospitals wait to ensure that all of the charges have been collected and coded?

• A) Payment floor
• B) Billing floor
• C) Bill hold period
• D) Statement cycle
• E) Bill cycle

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