First-Pass Resolution (First-Pass Acceptance)
First-Pass Resolution refers to a claim being accepted and processed successfully upon its initial submission without rejection, denial, or requests for additional information.
Definition
First-Pass Resolution refers to a claim being accepted and processed successfully upon its initial submission without rejection, denial, or requests for additional information.
Why it matters
First-Pass Resolution (First-Pass Acceptance) is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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