Tips for minimizing your claims denials

• Make sure your practice management software will let you analyze your claims denials. Many companies offer software add-ons that help you do the job.

• Look at denials on a monthly basis and take steps to correct the problems.

• Make sure you file an appeal within a couple of weeks of receiving the denial.

• If your claims denials are dramatically affecting your practice’s financial health, seek help from an outside agency or consider outsourcing your claims.

Source: Appeals Solution, Lewisville, TX.