# Overdue Collection

Staff use this option to collect overdue amounts associated with specific invoices.

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### Steps to Collect the Overdue Amount

* Open the **Overdue Management** **(Home > Billing > Overdue Management)** screen. Select the **Date Range** and click the **SEARCH** button the search invoices with overdue amount.

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* Choose the respective patient and click **COLLECT PAYMENT** to open the **Overdue Invoice(s)** pop-up.

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* In the **Overdue Invoice(s)** pop-up, select the **Date** using the date-picker and check the **Collected** checkbox. This action automatically fills the amount in the **Amt** field. If collecting the overdue amount in installments, the user can modify the amount in the **Amt** field. Next, click the **COLLECT PAYMENT** button to open the **Payment Option** pop-up

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* In the **Payment Option** pop-up, enter the collection amount in the **Amount Received** text field and click **SAVE** to save the details.

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* After saving the details, the record now appears in the **Invoice** screen. Navigate to the **Invoice** screen and use the search field to find the respective invoice. Under the **Patient Invoice(s)** section, select the invoice. Now, **Invoice Instalment Details** section appears, select the **More Actions** menu to access the **Print** or **Cancel** options. The **Print** option allows user to print the overdue collection report, while the **Cancel** option is used to cancel the overdue collection.

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Alternatively, overdue installments can also be collected through the **Invoice** screen. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the [Overdue Installment Collection](/uniteemr/application-modules/billing/invoice/edit-invoice/overdue-installment-collection.md) section under the Edit Invoice topic.
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