How to measure it
Average days between the date of service and the date the claim is submitted.
Why it creeps up
- Anesthesia records arriving late from facilities
- Coders waiting on missing information
- Billing done in weekly batches instead of daily
How to shorten it
Get records electronically, every day. Set a target of a few days, and ask your biller to report it monthly.
This article is general information, not billing, legal or tax advice. Payer rules change; always check current guidance.
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