decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 12 (December)
Answer_Book / Dealth_Disability_of_a_Patient / When_a_patient_dies_before_a_claim_is_settled
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Article Overview
This short answer-book entry covers Medicare billing handling when a patient dies before a claim is settled. It addresses the general treatment of assigned and non-assigned claims, notes the option to accept assignment in some situations, and mentions a supplier billing scenario involving a custom-made item. The article is relevant to billing staff, coders, and suppliers who need a quick overview of claim-resolution issues after a patient’s death.
Why This Topic Matters
Patient death can change who may be billed and how a claim is completed, so this guidance helps reduce avoidable claim-processing errors and confusion about payment responsibility.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare may handle claims when a patient dies before settlement
- The difference in handling between assigned and non-assigned claims
- A general supplier billing situation involving a custom-made item after death or cancellation
- Which kinds of claim-resolution issues are addressed in this short guidance piece
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Revenue cycle staff
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