RCM Audit Checklist
Is your revenue cycle operating at its full potential?
A healthy revenue cycle is the backbone of every successful healthcare organization. But small inefficiencies from patient registration errors to delayed claim follow-up can quickly lead to lost revenue and compliance risk.
Our RCM Audit Checklist helps you evaluate each stage of your revenue cycle to uncover gaps, strengthen internal processes, and align your team around measurable improvement.
What's included in the checklist.
This free download gives you a structured framework to assess your revenue cycle from start to finish. Inside, you will find:
- A comprehensive audit checklist covering patient access, charge capture, coding, billing, collections, and denial management
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance checkpoints to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Guidance to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities
- A format designed for interdepartmental collaboration between front office, billing, and compliance teams
What you will learn.
Using this checklist, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of:
- How to perform a self-assessment of your revenue cycle processes.
- Which operational areas most commonly cause revenue leakage and claim denials.
- How to strengthen internal controls and improve clean claim submission rates.
- Strategies to standardize workflows across departments for better communication and accountability.
John Lynch & Associates supports healthcare organizations in strengthening revenue cycle performance with strategies tailored to their team, workflow, payer mix, and growth goals. Our consulting approach focuses on building repeatable processes, improving transparency across RCM operations, and empowering staff to deliver consistent results with confidence.
We help organizations identify root causes, streamline workflows, and improve financial outcomes while maintaining compliance and quality of care.
Strengthen your revenue cycle for long-term success.
Turn your audit insights into measurable financial improvement. With expert revenue cycle support, your organization can streamline billing operations, accelerate reimbursements, and reduce denials creating a clear path toward stronger financial health and sustainable growth.