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A connected operational process
The healthcare revenue cycle is the sequence of financial and administrative work that surrounds a patient encounter. Each step depends on accurate information and disciplined handoffs.
- Eligibility and registration
- Clinical documentation
- Coding and charge capture
- Claim creation and submission
- Payer response and payment posting
- Denial and A/R follow-up
- Reporting and process improvement
Why visibility matters
A problem in one stage can surface much later as a rejection, denial, delayed payment, or aging balance. Clear ownership, status tracking, and root-cause review help teams understand where work is slowing down.