If a Patient Has Filed Bankruptcy Under Chapter XIII, What

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a patient has filed bankruptcy under Chapter XIII, what must have occurred for the office to receive some payments?

• A) The patient must have an outstanding balance owed to the office.
• B) The office must have a signed written credit agreement with the patient.
• C) The office will not be able to receive payment under any circumstances.
• D) The office must have already turned the account over to a collection agency.

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