1. Patient Registration
   Collect demographic and insurance information accurately at intake.
2. Insurance Verification
   Confirm coverage, eligibility, and prior authorization requirements.
3. Medical Coding
   Translate diagnoses and services into standardized billing codes (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS).
4. Charge Entry
   Log coded services into the billing system for claim creation.
5. Claim Creation
   Assemble a complete and clean claim, ready for submission.
6. Claim Submission
   Transmit claims electronically to insurance payers or clearinghouses.
7. Payer Review & Adjudication
   Insurer processes the claim, determines coverage, and issues payment decisions.
8. Payment Posting
   Apply received payments, adjustments, or denials to the patient’s account.
9. Patient Billing
   Generate and send statements for any patient-responsible balances.
10. A/R Follow-Up & Appeals
    Track outstanding claims, address denials, and initiate appeals as needed.

💡 Accurate billing keeps your revenue cycle healthy, your compliance strong, and your patients informed.