Department 41 in Medical Billing
Department 41 refers to the collections department within an insurance company or healthcare provider’s office, responsible for managing unpaid claims or patient balances.
Department 41 in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, Department 41 handles collections for past-due accounts, either from patients or insurance companies. Their goal is to resolve outstanding balances by contacting the payer, arranging payment plans, or forwarding accounts to collections agencies.
For example, when a patient’s balance remains unpaid for several months, the case is transferred to Department 41 for collections follow-up.
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