Billing & ClaimsQuestion 49 of 100
Timely filing limits refer to:
a.The deadline by which a claim must be submitted to the payer to be considered for payment
b.The time a provider has to see a patient
c.The number of days a patient has to pay a bill
d.The waiting period before coverage begins
Explanation
Each payer sets a timely filing limit, the maximum time after the date of service within which a claim must be received. Claims submitted after the deadline are typically denied, and the balance often cannot be billed to the patient. Tracking these limits is essential to avoid preventable revenue loss.
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