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August 31,2026
Claim denials cost hospitals billions each year through rework, appeals, delayed reimbursement and lost revenue. This article examines six numbers that reveal the growing financial impact of denials—and explains how coding-focused review can identify root causes, strengthen appeals and prevent recurring coding and documentation issues. How Much Do Claim Denials Cost Hospitals? Claim denials cost U.S. hospitals billions of dollars each year in rework, appeals, delayed reimbursement and revenue that is never recovered. The American Hospital Association estimates that hospitals spent $43 billion in 2025 trying to collect payment from insurers fo...
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