Charge Allowable
When a patient has a high-deductible form of insurance, should we collect our total charge amount or should we charge the patient based on the approved amount by the insurance company?
Question: When a patient has a high-deductible form of insurance, should we collect our total charge amount or should we charge the patient based on the approved amount by the insurance company?
Answer: According to expert Owen Dahl, you must use the approved fee schedule or allowable at the maximum amount, not your normal fee schedule.
Lead through crisis with confidence: A health care leader’s playbook for resilience and reputation
May 6th 2025Proactive crisis readiness equips health care leaders to navigate today’s permacrisis era, protecting brand reputation, sustaining patient‑care continuity, and preserving stakeholder trust when disruptive events strike.
