What is self-payer billing in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

SAP Term: self-payer billing

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Billing during which the communication with the Basic Medical Insurance BMI system is skipped. If you run self-payer billing for a case, the patient pays all medical expenses by himself or herself.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Self-payer billing is a feature of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system that allows healthcare providers to bill patients directly for services rendered. This feature eliminates the need for third-party billing and allows providers to collect payments from patients more quickly and efficiently. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use self-payer billing, healthcare providers must first set up a patient account in the IS-H SAP system. Once the account is created, providers can enter patient information, such as name, address, and insurance information. Providers can then enter the services rendered and the associated costs. The system will generate an invoice that can be sent to the patient for payment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a patient account in the IS-H SAP system, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that invoices are generated correctly and that payments are received in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all payments received from patients in order to avoid any discrepancies or disputes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-H SAP for Healthcare system also offers other features such as electronic medical records (EMR) management, appointment scheduling, and patient tracking. Additionally, the system can be integrated with other healthcare systems such as insurance companies and laboratories.