A Prevention First Strategy for Patient Bad Debt
- Prevent denials early: A pre-submit gate can stop ~80% of avoidable surgical claim denials.
- Verify eligibility & auth: Block claims missing coverage or prior authorization.
- Validate coding accuracy: Ensure correct CPT–ICD match and required details.
- Check modifier & POS rules: Align with payer-specific billing requirements.
- Link proper documentation: Require signed notes before submission.
- Ensure payer compliance: Verify claim formatting and provider credentials.