--- title: 3 Data Analytics that Should Always Be Included in Your Medical Billing Report description: Are you still struggling on how to better improve your practice’s cash flow in 2019? Learn the important data analytics your medical billing report should contain to help you better improve your revenue cycle. Read on. image: https://www.claimcare.net/hubfs/3%20Data%20Analytics%20that%20Should%20Always%20Be%20Included%20in%20Your%20Medical%20Billing%20Report.jpeg --- ![New claimcare logo banner](https://www.claimcare.net/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20claimcare%20logo%20banner.jpg?width=977&name=New%20claimcare%20logo%20banner.jpg) Search > Welcome to the ClaimCare Medical Billing Blog. We strive to provide content that improves the overall quality of medical billing efforts across the US. 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If you have an article that you would like considered for publication in the medical billing blog then please email your article to [resources@claimcare.net](mailto:resources@claimcare.net). # MEDICAL BILLING BLOG ## [3 Data Analytics that Should Always Be Included in Your Medical Billing Report](https://www.claimcare.net/medical-billing-blog/3-data-analytics-that-should-always-be-included-in-your-medical-billing-report) Posted by Carl Mays on Wed, Sep 11, 2019 @ 03:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![3 Data Analytics that Should Always Be Included in Your Medical Billing Report](https://www.claimcare.net/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20Data%20Analytics%20that%20Should%20Always%20Be%20Included%20in%20Your%20Medical%20Billing%20Report.jpeg?width=300&name=3%20Data%20Analytics%20that%20Should%20Always%20Be%20Included%20in%20Your%20Medical%20Billing%20Report.jpeg)Medical billing reports are important in evaluating the efficiency of your practice. Thus, reports should show the performance of your organization in full details. This will greatly help in improving your revenue cycle.       Some of the questions reports should be able to answer include: - Referring physician profitability - Front desk employee effectiveness - Payer contractual compliance - Provider productivity - Coding profiles How is this possible? Read on to know the different data analytics that should be present in your medical billing report. ## **1. Accounts Receivable Aging Report** This report contains any accounts receivable (A/R) that remain to be paid by the insurance companies. It also reveals how long A/R has been unpaid and the average time a claim needs before it is paid by the insurance provider. As an example, for [CIGNA HealthCard holders](https://www.cignaglobal.com/help/claims), Cigna says they do their best to process medical claims within 5 days after filing. Five days may not be possible, but [medical claims should be paid in less than 45 days](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/3-medical-billing-reports-you-should-be-running-regularly/). Thus, any claim that extends beyond 45 days to be paid should immediately be monitored. If this reaches 90 days, then it is a red sign that you should urgently take action with it. As a friendly note, you should also consider the type of claim you are requesting. Generally, the following claims take longer to be processed: - **Workers compensation** - **Car accident claims** - **Out-of-state claims** Thus, it is best to be mindful of any healthcare services provided under this category. ## **2. The Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Report** Just like any business, your practice should know the most profitable procedures in your organization. Thus, your key performance indicator report should be able to track the following: - **Frequency a procedure is performed** - **Sum charges and collection** - **Total adjustments** - **Outstanding A/R** This should be neatly presented in a document so you can easily compare results on a per-date basis. Any sudden surge or leap in weeks or days should be carefully noted so you can monitor these dates more meticulously. ## **3. The Insurance Analysis Report** This lists the top payers and insurance companies contributing to your practice, based on the collection per [Total Relative Value Unit (RVU)](https://www.pamedsoc.org/detail/article/Compensation-Game). But what exactly is an RVU? This represents the following components: - Physician work expenses: 52% - Practice expenses (staff, facilities, overhead): 44% - Malpractice expenses: 4% It is further influenced by the area of the country in which the service is provided. This, together with the above components, comprises the total RVU of a particular service. ### Why is this important for your practice? Knowing the collection per total RVU of your procedures gives you the leverage to negotiate for better pricing with various insurance companies. **How do you know if you are making a smart negotiation?** Ideally, the collection per [Total Relative Value Unit](https://www.nhpf.org/library/the-basics/Basics_RVUs_01-12-15.pdf) should be higher than the current Medicare Conversion Factor, which is [$36.04](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/final-policy-payment-and-quality-provisions-changes-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-calendar-year). If this is lower, then you are not collecting the right amount for your services. Check who among your payers are paying less and start talking to them about it. If they will not settle with an agreement, then it may be better to drop them and add another carrier that pays better. 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