Description

Uncollectible receivables refer to amounts owed to a healthcare provider that are deemed unlikely to be collected. This can occur due to various reasons such as patient bankruptcy, inability to pay, or disputes over charges.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with 'cuentas por cobrar', which refers to receivables that are still collectible. It is important to maintain a formal register when discussing financial matters in a medical context and to avoid colloquial terms that may not be understood in a clinical setting.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital had to write off a significant amount in uncollectible receivables last year.

ES: El hospital tuvo que cancelar una cantidad significativa en cuentas no cobrables el año pasado.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'uncollectible receivables' with 'accounts receivable'; using informal language when discussing financial terms; misinterpreting the implications of uncollectible debts in a clinical context.