4. What are the pitfalls of fee adjustments? 5. What is professional courtesy and why is it less common now than in years past? 6. Briefly explain how "skips" can be traced 7. Match the following terms with the correct definition Terms Definitions A. Money that is expected but has not yet been received B. Fees applied to the patient account when services are rendered C.The management of debt incurred and not yet paid D. Money given to the provider in exchange for services E. Credits posted to the patient account when the provider's fee exceeds the amount allowed stated on the EOB . Accounts payableA 2 Accounts receivable C13. Adjustments C4. Charges 5. Payments 8. When a patient account is turned over to a collection agency, what adjustment is posted to the account? 9. When a patient has a credit balance on his or her account, what adjustment is posted to the account? WORKPLACE APPLICATION Complete this activity and share your results with the class, if appropriate Mr. Sanchez comes to the desk to check out after seeing the physician. When Brenda tells him that his bill is $95, fee is in accordance with evaluation and management guidelines. Explain the fees to Mr. Sanchez.
