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Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the process used by healthcare systems in the United States and all over the world to track the revenue from patients, from their initial appointment or encounter with the healthcare system to their final payment of balance.

It is a normal part of health administration.

The revenue cycle can be defined as, "all administrative and clinical functions that contribute to the capture, management, and collection of patient service revenue." It is a cycle that describes and explains the life cycle of a patient (and subsequent revenue and payments) through a typical healthcare encounter from admission (registration) to final payment (or adjustment off of accounts receivables).

Medical billing is a payment practice within the United States healthcare system.

The process involves the systematic submission and processing of healthcare claims for reimbursement.

Once the services are provided, the healthcare provider creates a detailed record of the patient's visit, including the diagnoses, procedures performed, and any medications prescribed.

This information is translated into standardized codes using the appropriate coding system, such as ICD-10-CM or Current Procedural Terminology codes—this part of the process is known as medical coding.

These coded records are submitted by medical billing to the health insurance company or the payer, along with the patient's demographic and insurance information.

Most insurance companies use a similar process, whether they are private companies or government sponsored programs.

The insurance company reviews the claim, verifying the medical necessity and coverage eligibility based on the patient's insurance plan.

If the claim is approved, the insurance company processes the payment, either directly to the healthcare provider or as a reimbursement to the patient.

The healthcare provider may need to following up on and appealing claims.