by Katie Corcoran | Oct 23, 2025 | All Posts, Medical Coding
The transition from ICD‑10 to ICD‑11 represents one of the most significant changes in clinical documentation, coding, and technology infrastructure in recent memory for U.S. healthcare practices. While the World Health Organization (WHO) released ICD-11 and it is...
by Katie Corcoran | Oct 16, 2025 | All Posts, Claim Denials, RCM Thought Leadership
The Secret Language of Denials: CARCs, RARCs, and Why You Need to Speak Fluent Code If you read Part 1, you know that a startling 1 in 5 claims is denied on the first try. That’s a lot of lost revenue! The first step to fixing this money leak is learning how to...
by Katie Corcoran | Oct 8, 2025 | All Posts, Claim Denials, RCM Thought Leadership
The Startling State of Initial Denial Rates The data on initial denial rates paints a stark picture of the current landscape. An initial denial rate is the percentage of claims that are rejected on the first submission. Recent data shows that the average initial...
by Katie Corcoran | May 13, 2025 | All Posts, RCM Best Practices
At UnisLink, we recognize that the healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve in contract negotiations is crucial for your practice’s financial health. If your current payer contracts haven’t been reviewed in the past 2 to...
by Katie Corcoran | Feb 21, 2025 | All Posts, Practice Profitability, RCM Thought Leadership
If a practice has not reviewed its current contracts in the past 2 to 3 years, there is likely significant revenue being left on the table. Our long-standing payer relationships, contacts, and expertise in the health industry mean you have a team dedicated to...
by Katie Corcoran | Nov 22, 2024 | All Posts, Practice Profitability
How well-staffed is your medical practice when it comes to revenue cycle management (RCM) talent? The answer may have a greater impact on your practice’s financial health, operational efficiency, and quality of care than you realize. Currently, 53% of medical...