PHYSICIANS: Practice 'Concurrent Audits' To Make Sure You're Not Missing Services

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand why revenue can be lost before and after the visit, and why coordinated front-desk, clinical, and coding processes matter for accurate claims and documentation support.

Article Sections

1. Front-desk intake and insurance verification

   Covers initial patient-contact workflow, insurance collection, participation checks, and administrative documents gathered at the time of service. It also addresses basic revenue-cycle responsibilities at the front desk.

2. Back-end coding and claim review

   Discusses coding workflow, diagnosis linkage, and pre-submission review of claims. The section focuses on internal auditing and documentation support in the billing process.

3. More revenue booster tips

   Summarizes additional practice-revenue topics, including identifying eligible preventive services and tracking documentation for quality-reporting initiatives. It presents broader administrative guidance for physician offices.