decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2002 Issue 12 (December)
Track denials, tackle outstanding A/R with these 6 Tips
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Article Overview
This article explains how billing teams can organize denial tracking and outstanding accounts receivable follow-up using spreadsheets and staff accountability. It is aimed at medical practice managers, billing administrators, and revenue cycle staff who want to identify denial trends, document follow-up activity, and improve claim resolution across multiple payers. The discussion covers workflow organization, front-office error tracking, documentation requests, payer communication, and using trend analysis to support appeals and recovery efforts.
Why This Topic Matters
Efficient denial tracking and A/R follow-up can help practices reduce lost revenue, spot recurring billing problems, and improve the timeliness and consistency of claim resolution.
Article Sections
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Overview and A/R follow-up tips
Introduces the article’s focus on monitoring unpaid claims and organizing follow-up efforts to improve collections.
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More on tracking claim status
Discusses documentation requests, payer communication, and methods for recording claim status updates.
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Trends identified, action taken
Describes using denial trend analysis to support follow-up actions and correspondence with payers.
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A/R denial tracking and follow-up worksheet
Provides an example worksheet format used to record claim information, denial reasons, and follow-up actions.
What You Will Learn
- How billing teams can organize denial follow-up activity
- How spreadsheets can support A/R tracking and trend review
- How to document payer communication and claim status updates
- How denial patterns can guide broader billing follow-up efforts
- How workflow accountability can be assigned across staff and payers
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice managers
- Billing administrators
- Revenue cycle staff
- Front-office and billing personnel
- Specialty practice billing teams
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