Which of the following is a diplomatic way to ask a patient for payment? 

A. "I need $74 for today's visit."
B. "For today's visit, the total charge is $74. How would you like to pay?"
C. "That will be $74. What is your check number?"
D. "We need a $74 payment by cash, check, or credit card."
E. "You will need to pay the $74 you owe before you can see the physician."


B. "For today's visit, the total charge is $74. How would you like to pay?"
State the amount owed and politely ask how the patient prefers to pay.

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