Understanding Invoices
As an attorney on ExpertMD, you receive invoices from medical experts for their services. This guide explains how invoices work, what the different statuses mean, and how to access invoice PDFs.Viewing your invoices
Navigate to Invoices in the left sidebar to see all invoices you have received. You can also view invoices for a specific case from the case detail page’s Invoices tab.
Invoice details
Each invoice includes:- Invoice number — A unique identifier
- Doctor — The medical expert who created the invoice
- Case — The case the invoice belongs to
- Date created — When the invoice was created
- Due date — When payment is expected
- Line items — Itemized list of services with quantities, rates, and amounts
- Subtotal — Sum of all line items
- Tax — Tax amount if applicable
- Total — The amount you owe
Itemized line items
ExpertMD invoices use itemized line items, so you see a detailed breakdown of each service:| Service | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Record Review | 4 hrs | $500/hr | $2,000.00 |
| Expert Report Drafting | 6 hrs | $500/hr | $3,000.00 |
| Deposition Preparation | 2 hrs | $600/hr | $1,200.00 |
| Subtotal | $6,200.00 | ||
| Tax (8.25%) | $511.50 | ||
| Total | $6,711.50 |
Itemized invoices help you track expert witness costs per service type, which is useful for case budgeting and billing your own clients.
Invoice statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Sent | The invoice has been sent to you and is awaiting payment |
| Viewed | You have opened the invoice |
| Paid | Payment has been completed |
| Overdue | The due date has passed without payment |
| Void | The doctor has cancelled the invoice |
PDF downloads
Every invoice has a downloadable PDF. To download:- Open the invoice from your Invoices list
- Click Download PDF
- The PDF opens inline in your browser — you can save or print it from there
PDF from email
When you receive an invoice via email, the email contains a link to view and download the PDF. The PDF opens directly in your browser.Next steps
Payment
Learn how to pay invoices
Case Management
Manage your cases and documents