IP Bills
IP Bills
IP bills is the Inpatient billing involves the charges and associated costs
for patients who are admitted to the hospital. These bills cover a wide range
of services provided during the patient’s stay.
Created At : This refers to the date and time when the bill was generated. It helps in tracking the billing history and organizing records chronologically.
Created By : This denotes the person or system that generated the bill. It could be a hospital staff member, or a doctor or billing department employee.
Name : This is the name of the patient for whom the bill is issued. It helps in identifying the patient associated with the particular bill.
Assigning Authority : This is the entity or individual who authorized or assigned the bill. It could be a department head, a doctor, or an administrative authority within the hospital.
Doctor : This field indicates the name of the doctor responsible for the patient’s treatment. This is important for linking the medical services provided with the respective medical professional.
Bill Number : A unique identifier assigned to each bill. This number is crucial for tracking and referencing specific bills within the hospital’s billing system.
Amount : The total cost of medical services and treatments provided to the patient before any discounts or payments are applied. It represents the gross amount billed.
Bill Discount% : This is the percentage of discount applied to the bill. Discounts might be provided for various reasons, such as promotional offers, financial aid, or insurance agreements.
Paid Amount : The amount of money that has been paid towards the bill by the patient, their family, or through insurance. This reduces the total amount owed.
Contract Amount : This could refer to a pre-agreed amount between the hospital and the patient or their insurance provider. It often comes into play with insurance companies that have a set contract rate for specific treatments.
Receivable : The remaining amount that is still owed by the patient after accounting for any paid amounts and discounts. This represents the outstanding balance on the bill.
Status : The current status of the bill, which could be ‘paid’, ‘pending’, ‘partially paid’, ‘in process’, etc. It provides an overview of the bill’s progress and payment status.
Insurance File : This refers to any documents or files related to the patient’s insurance claim. It includes insurance policy details, claim forms, and correspondence with the insurance provider.
Consent​
Consent typically refers to the patient’s or guardian’s agreement to the terms
of treatment and associated costs. This indicates that the patient has
provided their authorization for the treatment and acknowledges the costs
involved. It is an essential step before any billing or treatment can proceed.
Edit​
To make changes or modifications to existing information. This allows
authorized personnel to modify or correct information on a bill. This could
include changes to the patient’s personal information, the services provided,
or the cost of those services.
Details​
The specific information or data regarding a particular bill. This term refers to the comprehensive information about a patient’s bill, including itemized charges for treatments, medications, and other services rendered. It provides a full breakdown of all charges.
Edit Payment​
The process of modifying the payment information. This allows hospital staff to update or correct payment details. This could involve changing the payment method, adjusting the amount paid, or correcting any errors in the payment records.
Print Bill​
To produce a hard copy of the billing statement. This action generates a physical copy of the patient’s bill for records, patient review, or insurance claims. It includes all details of the charges and payments associated with the patient’s treatment.
Cancel Bill​
To nullify or void a billing statement. This action is taken to invalidate a bill, which could be necessary for various reasons such as billing errors, duplicate entries, or changes in treatment plans. Cancelling a bill removes it from the active billing records and ensures it is not processed for payment.