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RCM Market to Nearly Double to $132 Billion by 2031 as AI Reshapes Billing

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RCM Market to Nearly Double to $132 Billion by 2031 as AI Reshapes Billing

Delray Beach, Fla. – – September 15, 2026 -- The global Revenue Cycle Management market is projected to reach USD 132.06 billion by 2031, up from USD 73.61 billion in 2026, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

North America controls 40% of the RCM market as denial rates push AI adoption

North America held a 40.0% share of the global RCM market in 2025, driven by a fragmented US payer landscape and rising claim denial rates that are pushing hospital networks toward AI-assisted coding and predictive denial analytics. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the fastest-growing enterprise segment, expanding at a 13.0% CAGR, while on-premises deployment still commands 56.4% of the market despite the shift toward cloud platforms.