Tag: payer denials

Denial Prevention vs. Denial Facilitation

Denial Prevention vs. Facilitation: Optimize Healthcare Revenue

In the healthcare revenue cycle, denials are inevitable — but how you manage them makes all the difference. A common discussion in this space centers around Denial Prevention vs. Denial Facilitation, two strategies that, while they may sound similar, have distinct purposes and outcomes. Understanding and effectively applying both can drastically improve your practice’s cash […]
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Robust Denial Managament Solutions

6 Action Items for Your Denials Management Plan

Navigating the complexities of denials management can feel overwhelming for revenue cycle leaders seeking effective solutions. Instead of chasing quick fixes, a structured, methodical approach is essential for building a sustainable and impactful denials management strategy. Implementing a Robust Denials Management Solution is key to achieving this, as it provides the necessary framework for a […]
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Claim Denial Codes

Claim Denial Codes: Reduce Denials & Boost Healthcare Revenue

Claim denial rates are a significant challenge for healthcare providers, with substantial variations based on payer type, location, and specific insurance companies. To understand these variations, it’s crucial to analyze the specific claim denial codes issued by each payer. While the industry standard for claim denials hovers between 5% and 10%, certain payers, notably those […]
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claim denial management

Claim Denial Management: A Comprehensive Guide

Claim denials are a common challenge for healthcare organizations, often leading to significant revenue loss. While it’s impossible to eliminate denials entirely, proactive Claim denial management can significantly reduce their impact. Industry standards for claim denials are lacking, making it difficult to track and analyze denial trends. Each payer has its own unique policies and […]
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Reduce Claims Denial in Your Revenue Cycle

Reduce Claims Denial in Your Revenue Cycle

Claims Denial: Healthcare Leaders report an increase in payer denials, putting increasing pressure on the system’s finances. Going back and forth with denied payers is a long and expensive process, and low reimbursement rates don’t help either. In a new survey conducted by the Healthcare Financial Management Association, CFOs noted a significant increase in denials, […]
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Medical Coding Strategies to Prevent Payer Denials

Medical Coding Strategies to Prevent Payer Denials

As a former emergency department physician from the U.K., this individual was well aware of claim denials and rejections, with payers frequently withholding or reducing payments. However, it was only when his personal insurance company, denied his medical claim for a vitamin D test that he decided to delve deeper into the issue. He found […]
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