Frequently asked questions

Clear answers for a complex cycle.

Revenue cycle work has too many moving parts for vague promises. Here are the questions we expect from the practices we serve.

Is FERO an automation vendor or an RCM partner?

FERO is a full-cycle revenue cycle management company for smaller clinical practices. Robot workers are a core part of how we do the routine work, and RCM people handle exceptions, payer conversations, and decisions that need judgment.

What can robot workers actually do?

They can gather data, apply defined checks, monitor statuses, route work, and record next actions across approved systems. The task, access, rules, and escalation path are set for each workflow.

Can you work every pending claim?

For most small medical organizations, FERO can check the status of up to 100% of pending claims when payer access and usable claim data are available. For larger organizations, robot worker capacity can scale to pursue the same level of coverage.

How is a rejection different from a denial?

A rejection is a claim that did not pass an initial submission or payer edit and needs correction before adjudication. A denial is an adjudicated claim or service that the payer did not pay as submitted. The response data and next action differ.

How do you approach prior authorization?

We track requirements, request completeness, payer status, approval details, and expiring windows. Clinical evidence and medical necessity decisions remain with qualified clinical staff.

What do you do with an ERA?

We connect 835 remittance detail to the claim and deposit, review group codes, CARCs, and RARCs, and route payment variances, denials, and remaining balances to the right owner.

How do you work aging A/R?

We segment the open inventory by payer, age, balance, status, and deadline. Robot workers refresh routine claim status where possible, while A/R specialists own calls, disputes, and complex follow-up.

What should a practice bring to a first conversation?

A rough description of the problem is enough. An aging report, denial list, payer mix, claim acceptance data, or a sample workflow can help us identify a useful starting scope. Do not send patient details through the website form.

Start with a conversation

Have a question about your own workflow?

Tell us where work gets stuck. We will explore the process, the people involved, and where robot workers can make a useful difference.

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