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Plain answers on the revenue cycle
Written for practice owners, administrators and billers, whether your billing is in-house or outsourced.
- AR9 min read
How Much of Your Old AR Is Actually Collectible?
Published recovery rates for old AR run from about 15% to over 90%, and none of them can tell you what is left in yours. Here is what actually decides it: the deadline, the reason the claim is unpaid, and proof you filed on time.
Read the article - Payer rules6 min read
BCBS of Wyoming Timely Filing Limit: One Year, Not 60 Days
BCBSWY's timely filing limit is one year from the date of service, and shorter for some groups. The 60 days you see on payer lists is the plan's recommendation. Here is what to check before you write a claim off.
Read the article - Payer rules8 min read
Unpaid TriWest TRICARE Claims: What to Check Before You Write Them Off
TRICARE West claims have a 365-day filing limit and a 90-day window after other insurance pays. Here is how to sort OHI flags, denials and delays before a claim is lost.
Read the article - Pricing9 min read
How Much Does AR Recovery Cost? Rates, What They Apply To, and What to Ask
Published AR recovery fees run from 5% to 30% of what is recovered. What the percentage applies to matters more than the number. Here is what to ask any vendor.
Read the article - Switching8 min read
Billing Company Won't Release Your Data? What HIPAA Says and What to Do This Week
HHS says a business associate generally can't block your access to PHI, even over a payment dispute. How to get your billing data back and protect claims still inside their filing window.
Read the article - Switching8 min read
Medical Billing Contract Auto-Renewal: How to Get Out Without Losing a Year
Many billing contracts renew for a full year unless notice arrives 60 to 90 days before the term ends. How to find your deadline, send notice that holds up, and protect AR during the wind-down.
Read the article - AR8 min read
Does a Rejected Claim Count for Timely Filing? No, and the Clock Keeps Running
A rejected claim never reached the payer, so it isn't filed. The filing clock keeps running. How to prove timely filing, and how to stop the rejection queue from aging.
Read the article - AR9 min read
AR Recovery vs a Medical Collection Agency: Which One Your Practice Needs
AR recovery works insurance claims in your practice's name. A collection agency chases placed patient balances. Fees, 2026 credit reporting rules, and which to use first.
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