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Professional Courtesy

Policy

Professional and employee courtesy, once a common practice, is no longer permitted by CUIMC. Professional courtesy is defined as the elimination, or write-off, of any invoice, charge, or billing balance.

 

 

 

Office for Billing Compliance
Policy#: 10033
Original Date of Issue: 1996
Revised: 3/22/2023
Reviewed: 3/1/2024

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