Reg and Sched Concepts for Billers Flashcards
1
Q
Patient
A
Person receiving the service
2
Q
Guarantor Account
A
Person or entity responsible for the charges
3
Q
Coverage
A
Insurance including Payer + Plan + Subscriber
4
Q
Subscriber
A
Person or Entity whose name is on the coverage AK Policy Holder
5
Q
Member
A
Person covered by the subscriber’s insurance
6
Q
Encounter Form Number
A
Generated at patient check-in. Used to help aid with manual charge entry
7
Q
Patient Estimate
A
Provide an estimated cost of a procedure
8
Q
Contact Serial Number
A
Created when the appointment is scheduled. Used to help aid with manual charge entry
9
Q
Payment Code Examples
A
Cash, Prepay, Guarantor Payments
