7 Mistakes Your Practice Is Making with Denial Management (Quick Fixes) Denied claims = delayed cash + extra work. Here's a minimalist, copy-paste checklist to help you optimize, boost, and keep billing accurate compliant, and stress-free. The 7 Mistakes (and The Fix) 1) Skipping eligibility verification The Fix: Verify at scheduling + 24 hours prior + check-in. Confirm active coverage/benefits in real time. 2) Bad patient demographics/insurance data The Fix: Scan the card every visit. Standardize registration fields. Fix name/DOB/ID/group before  submission. 3) Missing required claim info/docs The Fix: Use a payer-specific checklist (auth, modifiers, notes). Scrub claims before you end. 4) Waiting too long to touch denials The Fix: Use a 48-hour rule: review, categorize, assign, and work every denial within 2 business days.

5) Resubmitting when you should appeal The Fix: Read the code first. Correct/refile rejections. Appeal true denials with the right documentation. 6) Outdated or inaccurate coding The Fix: Stay current on CPT/ICD-10. Code to specificity. Audit for bundling/modifier issues. 7) No denial tracking (no trends, no prevention) The Fix: Track denials by payer + reason + code. Review monthly and update workflows to prevent repeats.