title: Preventing & dealing with ESRD claim denials.
abstract: Nephrology practices and dialysis clinics should structure their billing procedures and specifically designate staff for tracking claims and appealing  denials.  Timeliness are careful navigation of denial process procedures are keys to optimizing reimbursement.  Clearly, the dynamic nature of health care reimbursement demands that facilities become even more savvy in managing challenging reimbursement issues.  Billing staff who know how to prevent denials whenever possible and confidently manage appeals when denials occur are instrumental to ensuring appropriate payment for medical services.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: Renée
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gagliano
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000191:economics*; D016345:Medicare Part B; D014481:United States