A patient account record should include which guarantor information?

• A. Name and address
• B. Phone number only
• C. Email address only
• D. Social Security Number only

Answer: (A)

Guarantor information is the data used to identify who is responsible for paying the patient’s bill and how to reach that person. The essential details to identify and contact the guarantor are their name and mailing address. This combination provides a clear identifier and a reliable way to send statements or correspondence.

A phone number alone doesn’t identify the guarantor, an email address alone lacks a physical mailing point, and a Social Security Number alone is not a practical or secure way to identify or contact someone for billing purposes. So, the option with the guarantor’s name and address best fits the need for proper identification and communication in the patient account.