Chapter 1: Accepting Checks

Question 1

When the MA accepts a check as payment, what is the first step?

Answer 1

Check the name of the payee (provider or medical office) and watch for a postdate (a future date).

Question 2

When the MA accepts a check as payment, what is the second step?

Answer 2

Don’t accept a third-party check, that is made out to the patient by someone else.

Question 3

When the MA accepts a check as payment, what is the third step?

Answer 3

Make sure the numerical amount and the written amount agree.

Question 4

When the MA accepts a check as payment, what is the fourth step?

Answer 4

Verify it has a signature.

Question 5

When the MA accepts a check as payment, what is the fifth step?

Answer 5

Don’t accept a check marked “paid in full” on the memo line.

Question 6

When should the MA accept a check marked “paid in full”?

Answer 6

Unless it does pay the account in full.

Question 7

When the MA accepts a check as payment, what is the sixth step?

Answer 7

Prevent theft by immediately stamp the back of each check with a deposit endorsement such as: “For Deposit Only”.