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The collection agent would have to file a lien against your assets, AND prove their case, but, yes, if you have verifiable unpaid medical bills a lien CAN be placed against your assets by the court.

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A creditor can not go to the bank themselves and do it, but if they go to court and get a court ordered lien - yes, it can be.

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With a court ordered lien, yes they can.

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