Denial Codes

Did you skip an important billing step—insurance coverage verification? If you did, you might encounter a CO 96 denial code. Claim denials are frustrating and harmful to the practice’s revenue. Denial code 96 is unique because it is not just a billing oversight but a potential patient conflict and a threat to your reputation. It […]

The core responsibility of healthcare providers involves clinical activities like encountering patients, diagnosing illnesses, preparing treatment plans, and rendering procedures. But, the financial aspects, such as charge entry, code selection, claim submission, payment posting, etc., are also critical for running the practice smoothly. Inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the medical billing process may lead to claim

Claim denials adversely affect a practice’s financial performance, as it means delayed or no payment against the rendered care services. Thus, healthcare facilities strive to keep the denial rate to a minimum either by implementing effective preventive strategies in-house or outsourcing denial management services to a professional revenue cycle management (RCM) company.  Today’s guide is

Why did they reject your claim this time? Denial code 15? Don’t know what it is? Or maybe you know what it means but are unsure if you can reverse it. Relax. Whatever your concerns may be regarding the CO 15 denial code, we have you covered.  In this guide, we will analyze the CO

Payers deny medical claims for many reasons. But how many of your claims are rejected due to non-covered services? You are not alone, as this is one of the most recurring problems faced by healthcare providers. Insurers use the CO 50 denial code to flag such claims. However, there is one problem! Non-covered services can

A high denial rate can bring down your healthcare practice’s revenue cycle within months, making it a headache to keep your facility’s doors open for services. Because without a steady cash flow, the overhead costs will pile up!  Thus, our medical billing experts started a library of denial guides explaining each denial, its resolution strategy,

Every healthcare facility, regardless of its orientation (hospital, individual, or group practice), can agree on one thing – the denial rate is the most prominent antagonist impacting its financial health. But, like every good story, there is also a HERO! ‘Billing best practices’ – as 86% of claim denials are preventable.  Thus, as a leading

Are medical claim denials keeping you on your toes? We understand the struggle you must be going through while trying to juggle your clinical tasks with billing activities. Thus, we decided to help you understand each denial code in detail through our comprehensive guides.  This blog is one from this series that will cover everything

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, they arrive as denial codes. Have you ever received a claim denial with a code you don’t fully understand? The B9 denial code is one such example. It has a simple description, yet it can be quite confusing for many. Insurance companies often use this code when

Denials are the speedbreakers in your revenue cycle. They disrupt the pace of cash inflow and can cause revenue leaks if you do not manage or resolve them. PR 204 denial code is no different. It has the same impact on the financial health of your practice as other CARC denial codes. If you want