ReimbursementQuestion 78 of 100
When posting an insurance payment from a remittance advice, the biller should:
a.Ignore the adjustment codes
b.Post the billed charge as the payment
c.Bill the contractual adjustment to the patient
d.Record the payment, any contractual adjustment, and the remaining patient responsibility accurately
Explanation
Accurate payment posting records the amount paid, applies contractual adjustments per the payer agreement, and moves the correct remaining balance to patient responsibility or secondary insurance. Errors in posting distort the accounts receivable and can cause improper patient billing. The remittance advice reason codes guide how each amount is applied.
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