How to Reduce A/R Days and Get Paid Faster

Accounts receivable dashboard in a healthcare setting

A/R days reflect the health of your revenue cycle. Practices that consistently post within 24 hours and escalate denials within 48 hours collect faster and more completely.

Scrub every claim for eligibility, codes, modifiers, and NPI/Taxonomy mismatches.
Post ERAs same/next day, reconcile EFTs, and flag variances automatically.
Work aging claims twice monthly; prioritize by payer, DOS, and balance.
Measure FTPR, denial rates, and average days to pay to target root causes.

Tight operational discipline plus transparent reporting can cut A/R days by 20–40%.