decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 1 (January)
Benchmark of the Week: Dollar cost of denials per provider, 2009-2010
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Article Overview
This benchmark article reviews denial-dollar trends per provider across multiple specialty groups over a two-year period. It is intended for practice administrators, billing teams, and revenue cycle professionals who monitor claim denials and compare performance across specialties. The article focuses on overall pattern changes, relative ranking among specialty groups, and why these denial-cost trends matter for operational oversight.
Why This Topic Matters
Denial dollars can vary widely by specialty, and tracking those changes helps practices understand whether denial losses are improving or worsening over time. The article highlights how benchmark comparisons can support revenue-cycle monitoring and priority setting without relying on code-level guidance.
Article Sections
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Summary
An overview of denial-dollar trends per provider across specialty groups and the year-over-year comparison framework used in the benchmark.
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Breakdown
A closer look at how selected specialty groups compare on denial-dollar performance and how the rankings shifted between the two years.
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Takeaways
A concise discussion of what the benchmark suggests about denial trends and how specialty groups compare in relative impact.
What You Will Learn
- How denial-dollar benchmarks are compared across specialty groups
- Which broad specialty categories are discussed in the benchmark
- Why year-over-year denial trends matter for practice management
- How benchmark reporting can be used to assess revenue-cycle performance
Who Should Read This
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle managers
- Medical billing professionals
- Coding and reimbursement analysts
- Healthcare finance teams
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