What 8 manual tasks cost the healthcare industry per transaction

In total, the healthcare industry could save $13.3 billion if eight administrative tasks in the revenue cycle were no longer completed manually, according to an analysis from the nonprofit CAQH.

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Here’s what CAQH found eight common administrative tasks cost the healthcare industry per transaction:

1. Claim status inquiry: $10.13 
2. Prior authorization: $14.24
3. Eligibility and benefit verification: $8.77 
4. Attachments: $5.06
5. Claim submission: $4.22 
6. Remittance advice: $4.22
7. Claim payment: $3.18
8. Coordination of benefits: $1.05

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