Why 60% of Denied Claims Are Never Appealed — And Why That’s Costing Healthcare Practices Millions

Claim denials have become a structural problem in healthcare revenue cycles. In 2026, most practices are not losing revenue because claims are denied — they are losing revenue because denied claims are never appealed.

Industry data shows that nearly 60% of denied claims are abandoned before any appeal is submitted. These are not invalid claims. They are services that were rendered, documented, and billable — but never recovered.