Denial Recovery Specialists
Stop Writing Off
Denied Claims.
Start Recovering Them.
The average medical practice writes off 5–10% of revenue due to unworked denials. ProvidaRCM treats every denied claim as an opportunity , aggressively appealing rejections and implementing root-cause fixes that stop future revenue leakage before it starts.
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60% Denial Rate Reduction
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$10M+ Recovered
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All Payer Types
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Root Cause Prevention
Live Denial Rate Dashboard
Your practice (before ProvidaRCM)
12.4%
Industry average denial rate
8.6%
ProvidaRCM clients (90 days)
2.8%
ProvidaRCM appeal success rate
87%
$140K
Avg. aged A/R recovered per practice
90
Days to significant denial reduction
87%
Appeal success rate across all payers
24h
Denial capture after ERA posting
What Unworked Denials
Are Actually Costing You
Most practices know they have denied claims. What they don't know is how much revenue is sitting in those denials , and how much of it is still recoverable. The answer is usually more than they expect.
5–10% of Revenue Written Off Annually
Industry data shows the average practice writes off 5–10% of gross revenue due to
unworked or improperly appealed denials. For a $2M practice, that's $100,000–$200,000 in lost revenue
every year.
Recovery Rate Drops Sharply Over Time
Claims denied for more than 90 days have a 50% lower recovery rate than claims
worked immediately. Every day a denial sits unworked, your chance of recovering it decreases.
Recurring Denials Are The Real Problem
Most practices fix individual denials but never address the root cause. ProvidaRCM
identifies denial patterns and implements systemic fixes , stopping the same denials from recurring
month after month.
Payers Count On You Not Appealing
Payers know that most practices don't appeal denials , especially complex ones.
Their initial denial is often a low-effort rejection that reverses with proper documentation. We
appeal everything.
Denial Rate Reality Check
Where does your practice sit on the denial spectrum?
Best-in-class practices
<2%
ProvidaRCM clients avg.
2.8%
Industry average
8–9%
Poor performer
12–15%
Critical , action required
>15%
Don't know your denial rate? Most practices don't. ProvidaRCM
offers a free denial analysis , we pull your last 90 days of EOBs, calculate your true denial rate, and
show you exactly what's recoverable.
Every Denial Type.
Every Fix.
ProvidaRCM resolves all denial types , not just the easy ones. Click any denial category to see exactly how we identify, appeal, and prevent it.
Eligibility & Coverage Denials
23%
Missing Prior Authorization
19%
Incorrect Coding & Bundling
17%
Medical Necessity Denials
14%
Timely Filing Denials
11%
Duplicate Claim Denials
8%
Missing Information Denials
8%
Most Common , 23% of All Denials
Eligibility & Coverage Denials
The patient's insurance was inactive, their coverage lapsed, or their plan
doesn't cover the service at your location. These denials are almost entirely preventable with proper
front-end verification , and largely recoverable when they do occur.
Why This Happens
Insurance was verified at registration but changed before the appointment
Patient has secondary insurance that wasn't collected at registration
Coverage lapsed due to non-payment of premiums between visits
Plan requires referral from PCP that was not obtained
How ProvidaRCM Fixes It
Real-time eligibility verification 24–48h before every appointment
Coverage lapse identified before service , patient contacted proactively
Appeal with proof of coverage effective dates when denial is incorrect
Process improvement: dual insurance collection at registration
ProvidaRCM appeal success rate for this denial type
91% reversed
The ProvidaRCM Denial
Management Workflow
A systematic 5-step process that catches every denial, works every appeal, and prevents recurring patterns , all within strict payer timelines.
1
Daily , within 24h
Denial Capture
Every denied and rejected claim is captured from all clearinghouse and payer remittances
within 24 hours of ERA posting. Nothing slips through.
2
Day 1–2
Root Cause Analysis
Every denial is categorized by type, payer, procedure, and provider , revealing patterns
that go beyond the individual claim.
3
Day 2–5
Appeal Preparation
Appeals are built with clinical documentation, coding rationale, and payer-specific
language , designed to maximize reversal probability.
4
Ongoing
Payer Follow-Up
Every open appeal is tracked and followed up systematically until final resolution. We
don't submit and forget , we pursue until paid.
5
Monthly
Prevention & Reporting
Root-cause fixes are implemented across your billing workflow. Monthly reports show
denial trends, recovery rates, and prevention progress.
How We Appeal
Every Denial Type
Not every denial requires the same appeal approach. ProvidaRCM selects the right strategy for each denial type to maximize reversal speed and rate.
Claim Resubmission
For denials caused by data entry errors, missing information, or incorrect claim
format , we correct and resubmit clean claims immediately, often reversing the denial within 7–14 days.
Typical resolution:7–21
days
Formal Written Appeal
For clinical denials, medical necessity rejections, and coverage disputes , we
prepare formal appeal letters with supporting clinical documentation and coding rationale specific to each
payer's appeal requirements.
Typical resolution:30–60
days
External Review Request
When internal payer appeals are exhausted, we pursue external independent review for
eligible denials , particularly for medical necessity decisions. External reviewers overturn payer denials
approximately 40–60% of the time.
Typical resolution:45–90
days
Direct Payer Negotiation
For high-value denials and complex cases, our team contacts payer representatives
directly , speaking their language, referencing correct policy citations, and escalating through the right
channels to drive faster resolution.
Typical resolution:14–45
days
Peer-to-Peer Review
For complex medical necessity denials, we coordinate peer-to-peer review calls
between your physician and the payer's medical director , the single most effective tool for reversing
clinical denials when documentation supports the service.
Typical resolution:7–14
days
Retroactive Authorization
When services were rendered without required authorization due to emergency, urgent
circumstances, or payer error , we submit retroactive authorization requests with documented clinical
justification to recover payment.
Typical resolution:21–60
days
What Happens When ProvidaRCM
Works Your Denials
90-Day Impact
60%
Average Denial Rate Reduction in 90 Days
Most ProvidaRCM clients see their denial rate fall from industry-average 8–12% down to
below 3% within the first 90 days. Here's how we get there.
Front-end eligibility verification eliminates the #1 denial category immediately
Authorization tracking prevents missing-auth denials before they occur
Coding review catches bundling errors and modifier issues pre-submission
Payer-specific claim submission rules applied correctly for every payer
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Our denial rate dropped from 11.4% to 2.6% in just over two months. ProvidaRCM didn't
just fix the denials , they fixed the workflow that was creating them.
Recovery Rate
87%
Of All Appeals Successfully Reversed
87% of claims we appeal are ultimately paid , including many that practices had already
written off as uncollectable.
Aged Recovery
12+
Months Back
We recover denied claims going back 12+ months that most practices have abandoned.
Speed
24h
Denial Capture
Every denial is captured within 24 hours of ERA posting , no backlogs, no delays.
Client Impact
$140K
Avg. Recovery
Average aged A/R recovered for new clients in their first 90 days with ProvidaRCM.
Prevention
0
Recurring Patterns
Our root-cause approach eliminates recurring denial patterns , not just individual
claims.
Common Denial Codes
We Resolve Every Day
| Denial Code | Denial Reason | How ProvidaRCM Resolves It | Avg. Resolution Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-4 | Procedure code inconsistent with modifier | Review modifier application, correct and resubmit with documentation supporting modifier use | 7–14 days |
| CO-11 | Diagnosis inconsistent with procedure | Review ICD-10 code selection, confirm medical necessity, resubmit with corrected diagnosis codes | 7–21 days |
| CO-16 | Missing/invalid claim information | Identify specific missing data element, correct and resubmit with complete claim information | 5–14 days |
| CO-50 | Non-covered service , not medically necessary | Formal appeal with clinical documentation, peer-to-peer review coordination, external review if needed | 30–60 days |
| CO-97 | Payment included in allowance for another service | NCCI edit review, modifier -59/XE/XS/XP/XU application, appeal with documentation of distinct services | 21–45 days |
| PR-1 | Deductible not met | Verify patient responsibility, transfer balance to patient, send professional patient statement | Immediate |
| CO-167 | Diagnosis not covered by plan | Review plan's covered diagnoses, appeal with alternative medically appropriate diagnosis if applicable | 21–45 days |
| CO-29 | Timely filing deadline exceeded | Document proof of timely filing (clearinghouse confirmation), appeal with evidence of original submission date | 30–60 days |
| CO-15 | Authorization number not on file | Obtain retroactive authorization or appeal demonstrating auth was obtained but not submitted correctly | 21–45 days |
| CO-22 | Coordination of benefits , other insurance primary | Identify correct primary payer, bill in correct sequence, coordinate benefits per plan rules | 14–21 days |
Managing Denials In-House
vs. ProvidaRCM
Managing Denials In-House
Staff works denials between other responsibilities , denials sit for days or weeks
before anyone touches them
No systematic tracking , denied claims fall through the cracks and are written off
without appeal
Appeals are generic and lack payer-specific language , reversal rates are low
Recurring denials never get fixed at the root , same denials come back month after
month
Timely filing deadlines missed on complex denials , revenue permanently forfeited
No visibility into denial trends , leadership doesn't know how much is being lost
Staff turnover disrupts denial workflow , denials pile up during transition periods
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ProvidaRCM Denial Management
Every denial captured within 24 hours of ERA posting , dedicated team whose only job
is denial resolution
100% of denials tracked in a systematic workflow , nothing written off without a full
appeal attempt
Payer-specific appeal letters with correct policy citations , 87% average reversal
rate
Root-cause analysis and process fixes implemented after every denial pattern
identified
Timely filing deadlines tracked for every open denial , zero missed filing windows
Monthly denial trend reports with payer breakdown, denial categories, and recovery
rates
Continuous workflow , no interruption due to staff changes, vacations, or turnover
Related Services
Denial management is most powerful as part of a complete revenue cycle strategy.