tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 34

Reader Questions: Beware Tacking on Additional Patient Charges

Question: Can you charge a processing fee or a "statement" fee to pastdue patients when we have to send a bill?Answer: While charging a statement or processing fee, charging interest on late payments, or even adding on a flat percentage when they send the overdue bill to a collection agency may be tempting to help offset the additional costs your practice incurs by having to bill a past-due patient, it could set your practice up for major problems.Here's why: Some payers, including Medicare, do not allow you to charge patients extra charges. With Medicare, you cannot bill...

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