6 Keys to Addressing Denials

6 keys to addressing denials in your medical practice’s revenue cycle

MGMA STAT – MARCH 18, 2021

The Medical Group Management Association’s most recent MGMA Stat poll asked healthcare leaders, “Has your organization seen denials increase in 2021?”

  • 69% said “yes.”
  • 31% said “no.”

Common responses from respondents included payers not reimbursing for codes related to COVID-19 supplies, critical care claims and imaging CTs.

For those healthcare leaders who reported an increase in denials, the average increase in denials was 17%.

  • Half responded that they increased by 1% to 10%.
  • 34% said 11% to 20%.
  • 12% who stated 21% to 30%.

The poll was conducted March 16, 2021, with 576 applicable responses.

For great tips and strategies to use, follow this link or visit “The Business End” folder located in the InK files. 

Denial Strategies from MGMA

Author: Seymore Bones

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