Once a provider is notified of a patient filing for bankruptcy, the provider can no longer:
a. see the patient.
b. talk to the patient.
c. attempt to collect past-due fees.
d. call the patient on the phone.
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Q. 2) Petty cash must be reconciled how often?
a. Every day
b. Twice a day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
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Q. 3) Some providers' ________________ patient fees when they declare bankruptcy to avoid continued statements being sent out.
a. stop
b. write off
c. sue for
d. call the patient re:
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Q. 4) A small amount of money kept at the office for small expenditures such as postage stamps or office supplies is called:
a. petty cash.
b. cash on hand.
c. pocket change.
d. play money.
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Q. 5) If a patient does not return a termination notification within _____ days, the physician can stop treatment without fear of abandonment charges being issued.
a. 45
b. 90
c. 30
d. 10
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Q. 6) Losing in small claims court when suing a patient for delinquent fees means:
a. you have lost the case.
b. the patient can no longer be seen in your practice.
c. you can no longer attempt to collect the delinquent fees.
d. you must appeal to get your money.
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Q. 7) If a provider wishes to terminate treatment with a patient due to unpaid fees, a letter stating such should be sent:
a. via first-class mail.
b. via certified mail.
c. via third-class mail.
d. via FedEx.
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Q. 8) Providers should file a claim for fees due ________________ a patient files for bankruptcy.
a. until
b. whenever
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
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Q. 9) The practice of filing with the court to report being unable to pay one's debts is called:
a. bankruptcy.
b. a lawsuit.
c. credit relief.
d. fraud.
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Q. 10) Which of the following is an appropriate way to trace a skip?
a. Go to the house where the patient last lived and ask the people who live there.
b. Call the Contact in Case of Emergency.
c. Check with the FBI files.
d. Use the patient's Social Security number to access a credit report.
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