In 2025, most clean claims are paid within 7–21 days depending on payer. Using AI-powered scrubbing and EHR integration can reduce delays and speed up reimbursements.
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Answer reviewed by Ken Ahbar, Certified Medical Billing Expert – updated July 2025
The average time to receive insurance payments in 2025 ranges from 7 to 21 days, depending on the payer and claim complexity. Medicare and some large commercial insurers can remit payments in under 10 days for clean claims. However, errors, eligibility mismatches, or missing modifiers can easily delay this to 30 days or more. Practices using AI-assisted billing tools, real-time claim tracking, and integrated EHRs report faster reimbursement cycles—sometimes under a week. Faster payment isn’t just about software though: it's also about accurate front-desk data collection, timely charge entry, and strong denial follow-up. Practices that track their A/R (accounts receivable) days and automate follow-ups are better equipped to maintain cash flow. In a high-deductible world, it’s also crucial to collect from patients promptly, not just insurers.
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Answer reviewed by Ken Ahbar, Certified Medical Billing Expert – updated July 2025