What is the correct status progression of an HB HAR?

The correct status progression of an HB HAR (Hospital Business Health Account Receivable) typically follows the sequence of Open, DNB (Do Not Bill), Billed, and then Closed.

Initially, when a new HAR is created, it is in the 'Open' status, indicating that the account is active and being managed. If, for any reason, there are issues that prevent billing—such as missing information or other factors—the status may change to 'DNB' to signify that the account should not be billed until certain criteria are met.

Once those criteria have been satisfied, the HAR can move to the 'Billed' status, reflecting that the billing process has been completed and the claims submitted to insurance or the patient. Finally, the account transitions to 'Closed,' marking the end of the billing cycle for that HAR, indicating that all payments and reconciliations have been processed.

This sequence illustrates the journey of an HB HAR through its lifecycle, capturing the essential steps relevant to the billing process in a healthcare setting.