Revenue cycle metrics · Definition
Days in A/R: Definition
The average number of days revenue sits unpaid, calculated from outstanding receivables against average daily charges.
This is a short definition only. The full explanation lives on dermatology revenue cycle KPIs, which is the page to read if you are dealing with this on live claims.
Definition
The average hides the tail.
The more useful companion figure is the percentage of accounts receivable over 90 days, which is where recovery probability collapses.
For worked examples, payer rules and documentation requirements, read dermatology revenue cycle KPIs. Return to the dermatology billing glossary.
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