a priavte care closed completely, my relative passed away four years. They didn't move but completley shut down. how long to they keep a loved one records and were since they are out of business?
Only if that person is the deceased's spouse.
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
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No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
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No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
Many people would keep a deceased person's records for at least 10 years. Many people keep these records for longer than that.
A medical billing agency or person is responsible for applying the proper codes to medical procedures. They might also be responsible for making sure the medical bills reach the patient's insurance company.
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