Posts Tagged ‘claims denials’
Everything You Need to Know About Claims Denials: Causes, Prevention, ANSI Codes & More
ED claims denials are a common occurrence in medical facility coding and billing when the payers (or insurance providers) deny a claim for reimbursement. This article dives into the most common causes for these denials, how to prevent them with denial management services, and related topics, such as ANSI codes and the definitions of appeal versus rebill.
Read MoreHow to Improve the DNFB Benchmark for a Positive Impact on Revenue Cycle
One of the biggest revenue-killers for healthcare providers is DNFB accounts. DNFB (DNFB meaning “discharged, not final billed”) – defines unbilled accounts where the patient has been discharged from the healthcare facility, but the final bill from the encounter has not been submitted. The cost effects of outstanding DNFB accounts and claims denials are staggering, and can negatively impact the providers’ cash flow and potential net revenue. So, what are the best practices to reduce DNFB days and claims denials?
Read MoreED Claims Denials 101: An Overview of Denials Management
The Refresh With YES/Hot Topics: CPT ED Denials Overview Webinar gives learners the tools they need for proper ED claims denials management in medical billing. Coders will receive an overview of ED claims denials, including common acronyms, ANSI codes and definitions, appeal versus rebill, and modifiers and medical necessity. Several examples of ED claims denials will be reviewed and solutions to these denials will be covered.
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