When patients are scheduled to have major, expensive procedures, the practice policy may be to set up a _____ plan.

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When patients are scheduled to have major, expensive procedures, the practice policy may be to set up a _____ plan.

High-cost procedures create a big potential for unpaid balances, so practices often require payment in advance. A prepayment plan collects funds before or at the time of the procedure, establishing the patient’s financial obligation upfront and helping the practice cover estimated charges. This approach improves cash flow and reduces the risk of bad debt after the service. Installment or deferred plans involve paying after the service, which doesn’t protect the practice as effectively for major costs, and a contingent plan isn’t the standard term used in this context.

High-cost procedures create a big potential for unpaid balances, so practices often require payment in advance. A prepayment plan collects funds before or at the time of the procedure, establishing the patient’s financial obligation upfront and helping the practice cover estimated charges. This approach improves cash flow and reduces the risk of bad debt after the service. Installment or deferred plans involve paying after the service, which doesn’t protect the practice as effectively for major costs, and a contingent plan isn’t the standard term used in this context.

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