According a report by the American Medical Association (AMA), 1 in 5 health insurance claims are denied, and about 63% of these denials are recoverable. Only 40% ever get worked. RCM Inefficiencies account for 4%-7% of annual revenue loss. 9% of claims are rejected on first submission. 40% are reversable. Here are some general steps that can help to avoid rejected and denied claims: 1.Verify patients' insurance eligibility: Before scheduling appointments, check patients' insurance coverage, copays, and deductibles to avoid billing errors. The national average of "days in AR" are Current - 67% 31-60 - 16% 61-90 - 6% 91-120 - 6% 121+ - 5% 2.Ensure accurate and complete documentation: Document each patient's condition, treatment, and medical history with care to provide accurate billing information. This can include corroborating data from past medical visits, xrays, and test results. 3.Train staff on coding practices: Train staff on proper coding practices, such as upcoding, unbundling, and misuse of modifiers. Codings are very important for accurate medical billing. 4.Streamline the billing process: Use claims management software that streamlines the billing process and reduces errors. 5.Follow-up on rejected and denied claims: Regularly follow up with insurance companies on submitted claims to prevent them from being denied. 6.Consider outsourcing medical billing: Consulting professional medical billers and coding professionals can significantly improve your revenue cycle processes and avoid claim rejections and patient denials.