Why Medicare Advantage Denials Are Driving Up Legacy AR in Internal Medicine
Internal medicine practices are facing increasing pressure to collect revenue from Medicare Advantage claims. While many practices focus on current claim submission and denial rates, an older problem can have an even greater impact on cash flow: legacy accounts receivable (AR) . Legacy AR consists of unpaid, denied, underpaid, or unresolved claims that remain outstanding for extended periods. When Medicare Advantage denials continue to accumulate, these older balances can quickly become difficult to recover. The problem is not simply that claims are being denied. Repeated denials can create additional follow-up work, delay reimbursement, increase write-offs, and push more balances into the 90-, 120-, and 180-day AR categories. For internal medicine practices, understanding the relationship between Medicare Advantage denials and legacy AR is essential for protecting collections and improving financial performance. What Is Legacy AR? Legacy AR refers to outstanding accounts that have rem...
