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Responsible Party

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. The person or entity responsible for resolving the patient’s valid account balance, often called the guarantor.

You'll come across Responsible Party 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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