When a patient has a credit balance, ________.

A. the practice owes the patient money
B. the account should be sent to a collection agency
C. the practice can deduct the amount from the patient's account
D. the patient can be allowed to pay it at the next office visit
E. a statement should be sent asking the patient to submit the balance

Answer: A

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