AR Scorecard — Measure the Health of Your Collections
AR Ratio
Formula:
AR Ratio (%) = (Total AR ÷ Average Monthly Production) × 100
Benchmarks:
Healthy: 100% or less — AR should not exceed one month of average production
Cautionary: 100%–150% — Delays or inefficiencies may exist
Problematic: Above 150% — Indicates major issues with follow-ups or insurance aging
Example:
- Annual Production: $4,500,000
- Avg. Monthly Production: $375,000
- Target AR:
- Healthy: ≤ $375,000
- Cautionary: $375,000 – $562,500
- Problematic: ≥ $562,500
Use this tool for every claim to maximize collections, reduce patient disputes, and streamline your billing process.
Understanding your Accounts Receivable (AR) Ratio is essential to keeping your practice financially strong. Use our AR Scorecard to instantly see where your practice stands — Healthy, Cautionary, or Problematic — and uncover opportunities to improve collections performance.
AR Scorecard Calculator
Enter your Total AR and Average Monthly Production to calculate your AR Ratio.
Benchmarks: ≤100% = Healthy • 101–150% = Cautionary • >150% = Problematic
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