Which of the following is the FIRST step in the accounting workflow?

A) A claim is sent to the secondary insurance plan.
B) A computer program generates a paper or electronic claim to be sent to the insurance plan.
C) A bill is sent to the patient for the amount that is the patient's responsibility.
D) The patient is treated and discharged.
E) The provider verifies patient insurance eligibility with the health plan.


E

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