# Initial Denial Rate: How to Measure and Lower It

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Author: Jędrzej Szymula
Published: 2026-05-18
Updated: 2026-09-01

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# Initial Denial Rate: How to Measure and Lower It

[Jędrzej SzymulaContent Manager ](https://www.flobotics.io/our-editorial-team#jedrzej)
Published May 18, 2026Updated September 1, 2026

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## Initial Denial Percentage

The percentage of submitted claims that are formally rejected by payers upon their first attempt at processing.

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