All adjustments fall into two categories. Knowing which is which helps you separate what’s normal from what’s fixable. Contractual Adjustments These are the discounts you’ve agreed to with insurance companies. They’re built into your payer contracts and are part of the cost of doing business. They can’t be avoided—and they shouldn’t be feared. Think of them as the difference between your retail price and your contracted price. Write-Offs Write-offs are different

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