General Surgery Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 2
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: The ABCs of A/R--Learn How To Measure Your Payment Lag
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Article Overview
This article is a practical overview of accounts receivable performance for medical practices. It explains the concept of days in A/R, how the measure is calculated, how practices may compare their results against specialty and peer benchmarks, and broad collection management considerations tied to patient balances and aged accounts. The content is intended for practice managers, billing staff, and physicians who want to understand payment lag and collection performance at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Days in A/R is a common financial indicator used to monitor revenue cycle health. Understanding it helps practices assess whether collections are moving as expected and whether general billing or follow-up processes may need attention.
What You Will Learn
- What days in accounts receivable measures in a medical practice
- How practices calculate a basic days in A/R figure
- How benchmark comparisons can be used to review performance
- What broad factors can influence A/R levels across specialties
- General considerations for managing aged patient balances and collections
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice managers
- Billing and collections staff
- Physicians
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare administrators
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