Written by Reed Tinsley |
June 28, 2007
Be sure to be on the lookout for "deleted" postings within the medical billing system. This is one way an employee can cover his or her tracks when taking cash from a patient (ex. copays at the front desk). They often delete the charge completely (and say patient was a no-show for example) or they delete the copayment completely and replace it with some type of credit adjustment.
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Reed Tinsley CPA
This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on
accounting & tax,
practice management, and
financial planning.
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