CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Patient Accounting Service Center

431 CFPB complaints trace a pattern in how this company responds when customers push back on credit, billing, or collection problems.

Data updated 2026-05-15

431
Total complaints
106
Last 12 months
89.8%
Timely response
37
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,848 financial companies in the CFPB database, Patient Accounting Service Center has accumulated 431 complaints, placing it #549 by volume. 89.8% of its complaints get an on-time reply, falling short of the 93% median for the 100+ complaint peer group.

#549
of 3,848 companies by volume
89.8%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
37
states with complaints
Patient Accounting Service Center timely response rate 89.8%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Medical debt 320
Debt collection - I do not know 50
Debt collection - Medical 38
Debt collection - Other debt 9
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Credit reporting 2
Debt collection - Payday loan 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 1
Checking or savings account - Checking account 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 179
2.Communication tactics 69
3.Written notification about debt 69
4.False statements or representation 43
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 27
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 14
7.Disclosure verification of debt 9
8.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 7
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 3
10.Electronic communications 3

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 9
2015 16
2016 18
2017 16
2018 21
2019 31
2020 26
2021 19
2022 38
2023 47
2024 61
2025 109
2026 20

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 93
Arizona 58
New York 46
Texas 41
Florida 21
New Jersey 19
Nevada 14
Pennsylvania 14
Georgia 9
Washington 9
Wisconsin 9
Oregon 9
Colorado 7
Ohio 7
Illinois 6

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 420
In progress 10
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Patient Accounting Service Center

431 complaints against Patient Accounting Service Center appear in the CFPB record, including 106 from the trailing year. The 37 states and territories represented put this footprint in multi-regional territory. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Inside that category, "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, Patient Accounting Service Center answers 89.8% of forwarded complaints. That is under the 95% benchmark companies are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. The company's response was formally disputed in 16% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. 0.2% of resolved complaints ended with some monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer.

How to read complaint counts

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story, larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Patient Accounting Service Center have?

431 complaints have been filed against Patient Accounting Service Center with the CFPB overall - 106 of them in the past year.

Does Patient Accounting Service Center respond to complaints on time?

Patient Accounting Service Center's CFPB timely-response rate is 89.8%.

What product generates the most complaints for Patient Accounting Service Center?

The most complained-about product for Patient Accounting Service Center is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Patient Accounting Service Center?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Patient Accounting Service Center - see all issues and counts above.

How do I file a complaint against Patient Accounting Service Center?

You can file a complaint against Patient Accounting Service Center directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Patient Accounting Service Center?

Patient Accounting Service Center has drawn CFPB complaints from 37 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.

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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026