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cam6319
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can i collect the medicare deductible if it went against our charges?
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July 19, 2012, 01:57:35 PM »
I am wondering if I could collect the medicare deductible that went against what I billed for our psychiatrist. Ex. I billed $40.00 -- medicare allowed $15.48 -- and $15.48 was applied to the deductible. We received $0 from Medicare.
Medicare then forwarded to Medicaid and they paid $10.00. Can I collect the balance $5.48 from the patient? Would I need to send a bill? Thanks in advance for any input
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Re: can i collect the medicare deductible if it went against our charges?
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July 19, 2012, 02:15:16 PM »
What state are you in? It really depends on your state laws and if Medicaid says the patient is responsible.
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cam6319
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Re: can i collect the medicare deductible if it went against our charges?
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I am in Illinois.
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I am not familiar with IL state laws regarding Medicaid. Do you know if you are able to bill Medicaid eligible patients? In NY the answer would be no.
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Re: can i collect the medicare deductible if it went against our charges?
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Someone in another thread answered a similiar question about Illinois, I think it was Karen, she said no you can't collect for Medicaid patient in Illinois.
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