ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2003 Issue 26
Accounting: How to Cope With High A/R Without Going Nuts
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Article Overview
This article discusses general accounts receivable cleanup strategies for medical practices, with emphasis on sorting balances by payer, prioritizing high-dollar claims, and managing workload during a cleanup phase. It is aimed at practice managers, billing staff, and office administrators who handle revenue cycle issues and want a practical overview of how experienced consultants approach high A/R situations.
Why This Topic Matters
High accounts receivable can affect cash flow and make billing problems harder to see. The article helps readers understand the broad operational steps involved in reviewing outstanding balances and organizing follow-up efforts without focusing on specific code-level billing guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How to review accounts receivable by payer type
- How to identify high-value claims for follow-up
- How to organize staff workload during an A/R cleanup
- How to avoid neglecting current accounts while addressing aged balances
- How management may evaluate staffing during recurring A/R problems
Who Should Read This
- Practice managers
- Medical billing staff
- Revenue cycle personnel
- Office administrators
- Healthcare consultants
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