Which of the following is appropriate when placing an initial call to a patient about collections?
A. Call the patient at work
B. Assume that the patient forgot to pay or was temporarily unable to pay
C. Ask the patient why the bill has not been paid
D. Tell the patient that if payment is not received promptly, the account will be turned over to a collection agency
E. Make the initial call if payment has not been received after 15 days
B. Assume that the patient forgot to pay or was temporarily unable to pay
When you make the first call, assume that the patient forgot to pay or was temporarily unable to pay.
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