Whose signature is required on the superbill used to check out PT equipment?

• A. The patient
• B. Your CFD
• C. The CFD
• D. The receptionist

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is accountability for equipment checkout. The person who signs the superbill when PT equipment is checked out should be the designated authority who can authorize and validate the transaction—the CFD. This signature links the issue to an accountable party, helping with inventory control, accurate billing, and traceability in case questions or issues arise later. The patient might acknowledge receipt, but they don’t have the authority to authorize issuance on behalf of the clinic. The receptionist handles front-desk tasks, not authorization of equipment checkout. Using the CFD as the signer ensures there is a clear, auditable record of who approved and issued the equipment.