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Guarantor

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. The person or entity financially responsible for the patient’s account; the guarantor may or may not be the patient or insurance subscriber.

You'll come across Guarantor while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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