Regular self-audits can reduce billing errors

Why This Topic Matters

Internal billing audits can help practices monitor charge capture, payment posting, and financial reporting across payers. The article is relevant to organizations looking for general approaches to reduce billing errors and keep financial records organized, while also managing post-death balance follow-up in a respectful way.

Article Sections

1. Four self-auditing strategies

   A set of routine internal review practices used to monitor billing workflow, claim processing, and payment posting. The section focuses on general audit activities for a physician practice.

2. Try this to collect from estate of deceased patient

   Guidance for handling an unpaid balance after a patient’s death and communicating with surviving family members. The section discusses a follow-up process involving the estate representative.