If a Patient Whose Account Is in Collection Makes an Appointment

question 22

Multiple Choice

If a patient whose account is in collection makes an appointment, what will the patient be told?

• A) Charges for the new visit must be paid in full before the patient will be seen.
• B) The patient must sign a written credit agreement before an appointment can be made.
• C) The previous balance must be paid to the collection agency before the patient will be seen.
• D) Only minor children will be seen by the office while the patient has an account in collection.

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