General Surgery Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 36
Part B Revenue Booster: Smooth Sailing: Keep Your A/R Afloat or Suffer the Consequences
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Article Overview
This piece covers practical accounts receivable management for Medicare Part B providers. It explains why front-end registration and eligibility checks matter, how practices can organize claims and collections follow-up, and why ongoing review of payer policies and internal processes is important for maintaining financial accuracy. The article is aimed at billing, coding, reimbursement, and practice management staff who work with Medicare Part B revenue cycle operations.
Why This Topic Matters
Strong A/R processes can affect how quickly a practice identifies balances, resolves claim issues, and maintains accurate financial records. For Medicare Part B organizations, the article highlights operational areas that influence timely payment, follow-up, and compliance-oriented oversight.
Article Sections
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Curtail Front Desk Faux Pas
This section focuses on front-desk and check-in workflow practices that support cleaner account management and better intake accuracy. It discusses early verification, patient communication, and other registration-related habits that affect A/R performance.
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Establish a System for Dealing with Claims and Collections
This section addresses back-end revenue cycle processes for handling claims, collections, and account review. It also touches on staff training, internal oversight, and periodic reconciliation activities.
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Perform Month-End Closeouts
This section covers routine month-end financial closeout activity and the importance of keeping payment posting current. It emphasizes maintaining timely account status updates as part of ongoing A/R management.
What You Will Learn
- How front-desk processes can influence accounts receivable performance
- How practices organize claims follow-up and collections workflows
- Why staff education and internal review are important in A/R management
- How month-end closeout routines support financial tracking
- What general compliance areas are commonly reviewed in Medicare Part B revenue cycle oversight
Who Should Read This
- Medical billing staff
- Coding staff
- Reimbursement specialists
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle personnel
- Medicare Part B providers
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