Onset Date in Medical Billing
The onset date is the date when a patient’s illness or condition first began, as recorded on the claim form.
Onset Date in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the onset date is important for determining the timing and eligibility for services. It is used to document when symptoms first appeared, which can affect coverage and reimbursement decisions by insurance companies.
For example, a provider enters the onset date of a patient’s injury on the claim to document when the issue began.
See common acronyms and abbreviations in Medical billing glossary.
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