Determining How Much to Charge Before Billing Is Submitted

10.3 - Determining How Much to Charge Before Billing Is Submitted (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) SNF-529.1 The SNF may be able to determine from the SNF's records, from a transferring hospital, or from the patient the extent to which the Part B cash deductible is met. The SNF may charge the patient for the unmet deductible and coinsurance. The SNF should submit a bill even if no payment can be made because the unmet Part B cash deductible exceeds the covered charges. In addition, a bill is required when the SNF becomes aware that no bill has been submitted for covered services even though the time limitation for filing has expired.