1) If two or more plans cover dependent children of divorced parents who do not have joint custody, what is the order that the children's primary insurance plan is determined? (List 3 in the order in which the primary plan is determined).

2) This patient has an annual deductible of $3000 with an 80/20 coinsurance.

The patient has already made payments totaling $550.00. Today the patient has an office visit that costs $100. The patient presents his credit card for payment of today's bill. How much would the patient be responsible for paying for today's visit?

3) this patient has an annual deductible of $3000 with an 80/20 coinsurance.

The patient has already made payments totaling $3000.00. Today the patient has an office visit that costs $100. The patient presents his credit card for payment of today's bill. How much would the patient be responsible for paying for today's visit?

4) Why is collecting balances from patients at the time of service an important part of revenue cycle management?