How GI Practices Can Reduce A/R Days and Recover More Revenue
Gastroenterology practices can reduce A/R days by identifying aging claims early, prioritizing high-value accounts, correcting denial root causes, and maintaining consistent payer follow-up. A structured A/R strategy helps recover revenue from colonoscopies, endoscopies, biopsies, and other GI procedures before claims become difficult to collect. Why A/R Days Matter in Gastroenterology A growing A/R balance can indicate more than delayed payments. Claims may be stuck because of coding errors, missing documentation, authorization issues, incorrect modifiers, or payer processing problems. For GI practices, even a small number of high-value claims aging beyond 90 days can create a significant cash-flow gap. Tracking A/R by 30, 60, 90, and 120+ day buckets helps billing teams identify where intervention is needed. 5 Ways GI Practices Can Reduce A/R Days 1. Prioritize High-Value Aging Claims Don't work every claim in chronological order. Prioritize claims based on dollar value, pa...