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In general, no - the medical debt is included in the estate of the deceased. Therefore, if the deceased has any assets (house, car, jewelry, etc.), these items would be sold and the proceeds would have to pay off the outstanding debt prior to any heirs collecting the money.
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What is the definition of the term medical debt?
The definition of the term "medical debt" is debt that has been incurred due to health care and procedure costs. You can learn more about Medical debt at the Wikipedia.
Who owns patient medical records?
The doctor and the patient.
Where does the medical debt go when you go to a hospital in Canada as a US citizen?
The patient is responsible just like in the USA But if you are a resident of Canada you can get Canadian coverage from your Provence of residence.
Does medical debt from years past affect my credit?
Medical debt does affect your overall credit score. However, when buying a house or car, most of the time medical debt is not factored into the equation.
What is the medical billing code for patient is obese?
medical code for patient is obese is 300.3
Can the spouse of the patient see his or her medical records?
A spouse can look at the patient's medical records only with the express consent of the patient.
The is the only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record.?
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
Who is the only person who can authenticate the information in a patient medical record?
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
Who is the only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record.?
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
Who is the only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record?
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
The is the only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record?
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
What happens if you die and your debt is greater than your estate?
Funeral expenses get paid first. Medical debt related to death usually next. The rest is divided up (usually) pro rata.
