Clear, structured billing information for healthcare practices
AfH Abrechnung für Heilberufe GmbH publishes independent, practice-oriented information on medical billing, healthcare factoring and revenue cycle management — helping practices, clinics and allied health professionals understand how these processes work.
Three subjects, explained clearly
We break down the mechanics of billing, factoring and revenue cycle operations so practice owners and administrative staff can follow how each process typically works.
Medical Billing
How claims move from patient encounter to reimbursement, including coding, submission and follow-up.
- Claim preparation & coding basics
- Submission & clearinghouse routing
- Payer follow-up & appeals
Healthcare Factoring
An overview of how practices can convert outstanding receivables into earlier cash flow through factoring arrangements.
- How receivables factoring works
- Typical eligibility criteria
- Risks & considerations
Revenue Cycle Management
The end-to-end view: scheduling, eligibility, coding, billing, collections and reporting as one continuous cycle.
- Front, middle & back office stages
- Key performance indicators
- Common bottlenecks
Administrative clarity, without the jargon
Billing terminology can be dense and inconsistent across payers. Our articles and reference pages are written for practice managers, physicians and administrative teams who need a plain-language explanation before making decisions.
Everything on this site is provided for general information. It does not replace advice from a qualified billing specialist, accountant or legal adviser, and AfH Abrechnung für Heilberufe GmbH does not sell or broker any paid service through this website.
More about our companyA simplified view of the revenue cycle
Every practice differs, but most billing operations follow a similar rhythm. Here is the general sequence we refer to across our content.
Patient & eligibility data
Demographic and insurance details are captured and verified before treatment.
Clinical documentation
Services are translated into standardised procedure and diagnosis codes.
Claims & follow-up
Claims are submitted to payers and tracked through to adjudication.
Reporting & reconciliation
Payments are reconciled and reporting highlights trends for the practice.
What we stand for
Independent, practice-first, and written in plain English.
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