Managing billing and collections in dialysis is complex, requiring specialized expertise, payer-specific knowledge, and compliance with evolving regulations. CKG’s Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) as a Service takes the burden off dialysis providers by offering a fully managed billing solution, powered by CKG Focus, the leading dialysis-specific billing platform in the U.S. 

What is RCM as-a-Service? 

A Turnkey Billing and Collections Service, Powered by CKG Focus 

Our expert RCM team handles the entire billing lifecycle, from claim submission and denial resolution to automated reimbursement tracking and regulatory compliance monitoring. Using CKG Focus, our proprietary dialysis-specific billing software, we provide:

Perfect End-to-End Claims Management

Submission, tracking, and adjudication to maximize collections. 

Denial Prevention & Resolution

Proactive claim scrubbing, rejection tracking, and automated resubmissions. 

Insurance Verification & Eligibility

Ensuring claims are submitted cleanly the first time. 

RCM Process Diagram
Data Collection
Batch
Coding
Charges
Claims
Payment
Posting
Adjudication
Follow Up
Reporting

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

Built-in updates for Medicare PPS, MAC policies, and commercial payers. 

Real-Time Billing Analytics

Actionable insights into A/R trends, reimbursement rates, and cash flow provided through RCM Intelligence.

“With CKG RCM Services, we realized a reduction of over 40% in A/R over 90 days, while also improving our total collection rate by 50%.“

Dialysis Centers of Northwest Arkansas

Benefits of RCM as-a-Service

RCM as a Service eliminates billing headaches, accelerates reimbursements, and provides full financial transparenc, all while reducing administrative costs. 

  • Reduce denials and rejections with automated error detection and payer-specific compliance checks. 
  • Proactive denial resolution to recover lost revenue efficiently.
  • Real-time insights into claim status, cash flow, and revenue performance. 
  • Seamless ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice) integration for automatic posting and reconciliation. 
  • Reduce in-house billing burdens and eliminate time-consuming manual processes. 
  • Free up staff to focus on patient care, operations, and strategic initiatives. 
  • RCM as a Service is fully integrated with CKG Focus, ensuring a single source of truth for billing and financial reporting. 
  • KidneyOne integration enables seamless clinical-to-financial data flow, preventing billing errors from missing or incorrect documentation. 
  • Built-in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers. 
  • Custom reporting dashboards for financial performance tracking and audit readiness. 

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