In today’s complex healthcare revenue cycle, accurate coding and timely billing are paramount. Historically, many hospitals have relied on post-bill audits to identify and correct errors. However, while post-bill reviews serve a purpose, they come with significant drawbacks that can hurt a hospital’s financial health, operational efficiency, and compliance standing. Below, we delve into the limitations of post-bill audits and illustrate how pre-bill auditing provides a more proactive and ...