Underpayments occur when healthcare providers do not receive the full reimbursement owed for services rendered to patients by payors, such as insurance companies. This can be due to various factors, including contractual discrepancies or errors in the billing and coding process. Addressing underpayments is crucial for healthcare providers to maximize revenue and ensure financial stability, especially in the current climate of increasing financial pressure on the industry. In this article, we will explore the common causes of underpayments in healthcare, strategies for identifying and recovering underpayments, and the impact of underpayments on healthcare providers

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