When entering an insurance payment into a computerized system, which item is not required to post?

In a computerized billing system, specific pieces of information are required to accurately post an insurance payment. Among these, the amount owed by the patient is not typically required at the time of posting the insurance payment itself.

This is because when an insurance payment is made, the focus is primarily on recording the details of the payment received from the insurance company, including who the insurer is, when the payment was made, and its specific amount. The amount owed by the patient is relevant for accounting purposes, but it is not directly necessary to document the insurance payment transaction.

Meanwhile, the name of the insurance company, payment date, and check number are critical for ensuring that the payment is linked correctly to the appropriate insurance account and transaction, ensuring accurate accounting and reconciliation within the system.