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insurance · United States

Diagnostic lab claim denials jump 40% in 2025, XiFin report finds

Oct 8, 2026 · Issue 10 · 2 sources, 2 articles

Denials of diagnostic laboratory claims rose 40% in 2025, according to a research report by XiFin. The report also points to insurers' use of AI and machine learning.

Who is affected and how

hospital manager
Rising lab claim denials call for attention in revenue management and in discussions with insurers.
health IT
Billing and dispute-resolution systems need to be ready for a higher denial rate.

Sources

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