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AR Management & Insurance Follow-Up: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Mastering the Art of Revenue Recovery in Healthcare
We turn accounts receivable from a source of stress into steady cash flow. Our AR specialists follow up on every open insurance claim and balance, by payer and by age, until it is paid, adjusted or appealed, so your practice recovers the revenue it has already earned. Denied claims go to our denial management team, and we work hand in hand with claim submission, payment posting and patient billing and collections. Not sure where your revenue is slipping? Start with a free medical billing audit.
Precision in AR Management
Accelerating Revenue Recovery
Effective AR management is crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow and ensuring the sustainability of your practice. Our AR management services are designed to accelerate revenue recovery, reducing the time and effort required to manage outstanding accounts. By employing advanced tracking and follow-up techniques, Billing Benefit ensures that every dollar owed to your practice is pursued diligently and recovered swiftly.
Insurance Follow-Up on Every Open Claim
No Claim Left Waiting
Many unpaid claims are never denied: they are lost, pending or waiting for information. Our team checks the status of every open claim with the payer, sends what is missing, corrects and resubmits what can be fixed, and passes real denials to our denial management team, all before the payer's deadlines pass.
Working Old AR
Recovering Older Balances
Claims that are still inside the payer's filing and appeal limits can often be corrected, resubmitted or appealed. We sort old AR by payer and age, work the claims most likely to pay first, and tell you plainly which balances can no longer be recovered.
You always see where your AR stands: days in AR, what is older than 90 days and what is being worked, so cash flow stops being a guess.
Equipping You for Success
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to managing AR. Billing Benefit not only provides the services you need to manage these areas effectively but also empowers your team with the knowledge and tools required for ongoing success. Through training, support, and access to our expert resources, we ensure that your practice is equipped to handle future challenges with confidence.
AR Management FAQs
What does AR mean in medical billing?
AR (accounts receivable) is money owed to your practice for care you have already provided, by insurance plans and by patients. AR management means tracking every open claim and balance and following up until it is paid, adjusted or appealed.
What is a good number of days in AR?
Many practices aim for fewer than 40 days in AR, with less than 15 to 20 percent of their AR older than 90 days. Higher numbers usually mean claims are not being followed up fast enough.
How do you calculate days in AR?
Divide your total accounts receivable by your average daily charges. For example, $150,000 in AR divided by $5,000 in average daily charges equals 30 days in AR. Use the same period (such as the last 3 or 6 months) every time so the trend is meaningful.
Can old unpaid claims still be collected?
Often, yes. Claims that are still inside the payer’s filing and appeal limits can be corrected, resubmitted or appealed. We sort old AR by payer and age, work the claims most likely to pay first, and tell you which balances can no longer be recovered.
Not Sure Where Your Revenue Is Leaking?
Get a free, no-obligation medical billing audit. We review your claims, denials and A/R, then show you what to fix first.
