E/M Coding Alert - 2023 Issue 3
Clip And Save: Get a Grip on Calculating ‘Days in A/R’ With These FAQs
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Article Overview
This article is a practical FAQ-style overview of accounts receivable performance in a medical practice. It covers what days in A/R means, why practices track it, how the metric is calculated at a high level, and why results can vary by payer mix and specialty. The piece is aimed at billing, revenue cycle, and practice management staff who want a clearer view of collections timing and financial performance.
Why This Topic Matters
Days in A/R is a key revenue cycle metric that helps practices understand how long payment is taking and whether collections are moving efficiently. The article helps readers assess whether their practice’s receivables performance should be compared over time or against other practices.
What You Will Learn
- What days in accounts receivable measures in a practice setting
- Why practices monitor receivables timing as part of collections management
- How the metric is calculated at a broad level
- Why expected results can differ by payer mix and specialty type
Who Should Read This
- Medical billing staff
- Revenue cycle managers
- Practice administrators
- Healthcare finance staff
- Clinicians interested in practice financial performance
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