can i collect the medicare deductible if it went against our charges?

[cam6319]

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

[Michele]

What state are you in?  It really depends on your state laws and if Medicaid says the patient is responsible.

[cam6319]

I am in Illinois.  

[Michele]

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.

[PMRNC]

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.