Claim Denials from Coding Errors
Definition
Inaccurate coding or incomplete documentation in laboratory claims results in denials, requiring rework and appeals, directly causing unbilled services and revenue leakage.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 10-20% of claims denied; 20-40 hours/month on rework per lab
- Frequency: Per claim submission
- Root Cause: Manual coding and documentation errors
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories in Australia 🇦🇺 lose 10-20% of revenue to claim denials. Automation of CPT/ICD-equivalent coding eliminates this risk.
Affected Stakeholders
Billing teams, Pathology practitioners, Laboratory managers
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Related Business Risks
Proficiency Testing Rework Costs
Delayed Reimbursements from Denied Claims
Revenue Leakage from Unappealed Denials
High Costs of Manual Denial Appeals
Non-compliance with AS ISO 15189 and ISO/IEC 17025
Cost of Poor Quality from Calibration Failures
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