What is the purpose of the lien functionality in Epic Resolute PB?

The lien functionality in Epic Resolute PB serves a specific purpose related to securing payments when there is a potential future settlement from a patient’s claims or litigation. This mechanism is particularly important in cases involving personal injury lawsuits or other situations where a patient may receive a settlement that can affect their responsibility for medical bills. By placing a lien, the healthcare provider ensures that they will have a legal claim against the future payout, thereby increasing the likelihood of receiving payment for the services rendered.

This helps manage the financial aspect of patient care in complex scenarios, as it allows providers to navigate the intricacies of personal injury claims while still ensuring they are compensated for their services. Using liens provides financial protection to healthcare providers and contributes to the overall management of revenue cycles in a practice.

The other options, while relevant to the broader context of billing processes, do not accurately reflect the specific functionality that liens provide in securing rights to payment from legal claims related to patient settlements.