--- title: Guide to Managing Deductible Season description: With preparation, billing teams can empower practices to mitigate the obstacles associated with deductible season. image: https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/guide_deductible%20season%202025_v2.png --- ![](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Inbox_Health_Bananaland_2021/images/InboxHealth_Logo.svg) ## Download the guide # Guide to Managing Deductible Season ![Inbox_DeductibleSeasonGd_LandingPg-Img-1](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inbox_DeductibleSeasonGd_LandingPg-Img-1.png?width=799&height=1000&name=Inbox_DeductibleSeasonGd_LandingPg-Img-1.png "Inbox_DeductibleSeasonGd_LandingPg-Img-1") Billing teams are presented with a unique set of challenges during the first few months of the year when deductibles reset. This time period is known as deductible season, and it’s common to see dips in revenue, slower collection speeds, and increased call volume from patients about their medical bills. With preparation, billing teams can empower practices to mitigate the obstacles associated with deductible season. The guide includes:  - Challenges practices face during deductible season  - Six steps to help providers remain financially secure during the first quarter of the year  - One-page printout for billing teams to share with their practices (pro tip: tell your clients to keep this on their front desk) - Sample script and recommended messaging for practices' websites, which help create a positive patient experience   ***This guide was created in partnership with Jeff Hillam, owner and president of [Red House Medical Billing](https://redhousemed.com/index-2.html).*** ![RedHouse_logo 1 (1)](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/RedHouse_logo%201%20(1).svg "RedHouse_logo 1 (1)") ## Download Guide ## Download Guide \*by submitting this form you are agreeing to receive emails from Inbox Health “The traditional way of doing billing is not going to cut it anymore, from both a profitability and technology standpoint. The time to get ahead of the curve is now.” ![John-Headshot](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John-Headshot.png?width=96&height=96&name=John-Headshot.png) **John Gwin**, CEO The Auctus Group “I’ve never seen this much collection on patient balances.” ![Diana-Headshot](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Diana-Headshot.png?width=96&height=96&name=Diana-Headshot.png) **Diana El Masri**, President Elite Medical Billing "Compliments to the organization for having the clearest explanation of billing due, dates, components and bits that I have ever seen. Please communicate to the folks doing the hard work on the non-medical side." ![Patient-Headshot](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Patient-Headshot.png?width=96&height=96&name=Patient-Headshot.png) **Patient**,  Dermatology Associates ## Related Content ### [Selecting a health plan: How medical practices can support patients January 1 is right around the corner, and many of your patients are already thinking about whether they will stick with their current health... ![](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/Landing-Pg-Img-1024x665.png)](https://blog.inboxhealth.com/selecting-a-health-plan-how-medical-practices-can-support-patients?hsLang=en) ### [Inbox Health Names Dan Simenc Chief Revenue Officer to Support Accelerated Growth *Simenc joins the innovator in patient-first billing, bringing over 20 years’ experience in patient engagement, healthcare revenue and technology* ... ![](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/blog-article-pg_hero_dan-simenc-2048x1079.jpg)](https://blog.inboxhealth.com/inbox-health-names-dan-simenc-chief-revenue-officer-to-support-accelerated-growth?hsLang=en) ### [5 Medical Coding Tips for Cold and Flu Season With cold and flu season already upon us, you’re probably starting to see an increase in patient volume with people complaining of stuffy noses,... ![](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/icd-10_blog-feat-grphx.jpg)](https://blog.inboxhealth.com/5-medical-coding-tips-for-cold-and-flu-season?hsLang=en) #### Inbox Health in the news ![BPTW@2x](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/BPTW@2x.png) ![Inc. 5000@2x](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/Inc.%205000@2x.png) ![Startup Health](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/Startup%20Health.png) [![TechTop Logo w-ribbon 2022_only MTT_Small](https://go.inboxhealth.com/hubfs/TechTop%20Logo%20w-ribbon%202022_only%20MTT_Small.png)](https://inboxhealth.com/inbox-health-named-to-the-2022-marcum-tech-top-40/) ![](https://www.inboxhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Znt33OFL-img_illustration.png) ## The patient billing communication platform Save time, increase profits and differentiate your value, with Inbox Health. 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