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Competency Checklist
Procedure 29–1 Perform Accounts Receivable Procedures to Patient Accounts,
Including Posting Charges, Payments, and Adjustments
ABHES Curriculum
MA.A.1.8.b Perform billing and collections procedures: (1) Accounts payable and accounts receivable,
and (2) Post adjustments
CAAHEP Core Curriculum
VII.C.5 Identify types of information contained in the patient’s billing record
VII.C.6 Explain patient financial obligations for services rendered
VII.P.1 Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: (a) charges,
(b) payments, and (c) adjustments
Task: Following the steps listed in the procedure, accurately record charges, payments, and
adjustments on a patient ledger or computer accounting program.
Supplies & Conditions: In a simulated medical office situation, students will be placed in a quiet setting and provided
with a computerized system or pegboard system with ledger cards, day sheet, and black and red
ink pens.
Standards: A maximum of three attempts may be used to complete the task. The time limit for each attempt
is 30 minutes, with a minimum score of 85 percent. Scoring: Determine student’s score by
dividing points awarded by total points possible and multiplying results by 100.
Forms: Procedure 29–1 scenario with Procedure Form 29–1. Procedure forms can be downloaded from
the Student Companion website; procedure scenarios are provided in the Instructor’s Manual.
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Procedure 29–1 Steps
Start Time: End Time: Total Time:
Steps Possible
Points
First
Attempt
Second
Attempt
Third
Attempt
1. Pull patient ledger card or pull up patient account on the
computerized program.
5
2. Post charges with descriptions. Add charges for a new
total.
10
3. Post insurance payments with descriptions. Add
payments for a new total.
10
4. Post insurance adjustments with descriptions. Add
adjustments for a new total.
10
5. Post patient payments with descriptions. Add payments
for a new total.
10
6. Post and calculate total charges. 15
7. Post and calculate total payments. 15
8. Post and calculate amount due. 15
9. Check off each posted item on the encounter form. 5
Points Awarded / Points Possible _____/
95
462