#173 3 Early Warning Signs Your Medical Billing Is Broken
In this episode, we break down the 3 early warning signs that your billing is broken and give you a clear, actionable plan to diagnose the problem before it becomes a six-figure issue.
If you're running an independent medical practice doing $250K+ a month, this is the gut check you need.
What we cover
• Warning Sign #1: AR over 90 days creeping above 15–20% — and why your team might be "statussing" claims instead of resolving them
• Warning Sign #2: Lack of transparency from your billing team (in-house or outsourced) — what to ask for, and what their answer tells you
• Warning Sign #3: Receipts dropping while charges stay stable — the two most common causes
• A real example from a practice we work with — credentialing holds and why pulling the data first matters
• Your 3-step action plan to run this week
Chapters
(00:00) Charges up, deposits flat: the signal most owners miss
(01:30) Free Practice Revenue Leak Scorecard
(02:15) Warning Sign #1: AR >90 days
(04:30) Warning Sign #2: Lack of transparency from your billing team
(06:30) Warning Sign #3: Receipts drop while charges stay stable
(08:30) Recap: the 3 key takeaways
(09:30) Your 3-step action plan this week
(11:30) Book a free revenue audit