The 80% Problem: Is Your Practice Bleeding Revenue?

In healthcare, we are trained to focus on the patient. That is the mission. But as an RCM
specialist, I spend my days looking at what happens after the patient leaves the room. And
the data is alarming.

Here is a staggering reality that most practice owners don't realize until it's too late: Up to
80% of all medical bills contain inaccuracies.

Think about that. It means nearly 4 out of every 5 bills sent out could be flawed. This isn't
just "paperwork." It is a silent profit killer that contributes to the $125 billion lost annually by
U.S. doctors.

The Ripple Effect

I see this every day. A simple error—a transposed digit in a patient ID, an outdated CPT
code, or unverified eligibility—doesn't just result in a denied claim. It triggers a cascade.

● Cash Flow Freeze: Instead of being paid in 30 days, that revenue is locked up in
appeals and rework for 90+ days.
● Burnout: Your front desk staff stops greeting patients with a smile because they are
stuck on hold with insurance payers, trying to fix a rejection.
● Trust Erosion: Worst of all, the patient gets a confusing bill they weren't expecting.
That financial stress damages the trust you worked so hard to build in the exam
room.

Why Is This Happening?

It’s not because your team is incompetent. It’s because the system is incredibly complex.
Between evolving ICD-10 codes, shifting payer rules, and the sheer volume of data, human
error is almost inevitable without a specialized system in place.How We Stop the Bleeding
At Peakpoint, my team and I act as a shield against these errors. We don't just process
claims; we audit them.

We focus on the "Clean Claim Rate." By implementing rigorous pre-service verification
(checking eligibility before the patient arrives) and using advanced scrubbing tools to catch
coding errors before submission, we stop the cycle of denials.
We take the administrative burden off your shoulders so you can get back to what matters:
healing patients.

My Challenge to You

Don't let billing inaccuracies be the silent killer of your practice's growth. Reclaim your
revenue. Reclaim your team's time.

If you suspect your practice is part of that "80%," let’s talk.