What Is Accounts Receivable in Medical Billing?

In medical billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R) refers to the money owed to healthcare providers by insurance companies and patients for services already delivered. When claims are delayed, denied, or underpaid, they add up in your A/R aging report and lead to revenue leakage if not resolved quickly.

Effective A/R management ensures timely reimbursements and financial stability for your practice.

Why Accounts Receivable Management Matters

• Reduces aging claims — Keeps outstanding claims from piling up in 30, 60, 90+ day buckets.

• Improves cash flow — Ensures faster and more consistent revenue collection.

• Identifies denial trends — Helps resolve recurring issues with specific payers.

• Prevents revenue leakage — Recovers funds that would otherwise be written off.

• Enhances patient satisfaction — Clear billing and collections avoid confusion and disputes.

Common Challenges in A/R Management

• Incorrect patient or insurance details

• Coding errors or missing modifiers

• Lack of prior authorization or eligibility checks

• Denials not appealed in time

• Ineffective follow-up on unpaid claims

• Patient payment delays

GladMedRCM Accounts Receivable Services

We provide end-to-end A/R management to recover your revenue quickly and efficiently:

1. A/R Aging Analysis — Reviewing claims by aging buckets (30, 60, 90, 120+ days).

2. Claim Correction & Resubmission — Fixing coding, demographic, or documentation errors.

3. Insurance Follow-Up — Proactive communication with payers to resolve pending claims.

4. Denial Management — Appealing denied or underpaid claims with accurate documentation.

5. Patient Collections — Coordinating with patients for balance recovery and payment plans.

6. Transparent Reporting — Providing real-time reports on A/R trends, collections, and recovery rates.

Benefits of Choosing GladMedRCM

• Reduced A/R days for faster collections

• Higher claim recovery rates

• Lower denial impact with effective appeals

• HIPAA-compliant and secure processes

• Customized A/R solutions for all specialties

• Dedicated billing experts for follow-up and tracking

Get Started with GladMedRCM

Don’t let unpaid claims hold back your revenue cycle. With GladMedRCM’s Accounts Receivable Medical Billing Services, you can improve collections, reduce denials, and achieve financial stability.

📞 Contact GladMedRCM today to schedule a free consultation and discover how we can recover your outstanding A/R efficiently.