Impact of Coding in the Health Care Environment.
Assignment Details
Unit 3 Assignment: Impact of Coding in the Health Care Environment.
Unit Outcomes Addressed in this Assignment:
· Explain cost classification
· Explain the importance of proper cost allocation in healthcare organizations
· Describe the difference between fee-for service and capitation reimbursement
· Explain the impact of revenue and cost structure on risk in healthcare organizations
Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment:
HS440-2: Describe international standard diagnosis classification use in the US health care reimbursement and billing system.
Utilizing your textbook and the Library:
· Describe the importance of proper coding in healthcare to ensure prompt reimbursement by answering the following questions:
· Describe the role of finance in the healthcare system.
· Describe the Diagnosis codes and how they are used, impacting reimbursement.
· Describe the features of third-party payers
· Explain the reimbursement methods used and the effects of coding on reimbursement
Requirements
· Responses to the questions should be written in a clear, detailed manner and observe the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
· Follow APA formatting for the title and reference page, as well as APA formatting within the paper itself (Times New Roman 12-point font and properly double spaced).
· The minimum page limit is 2 pages or 600 words.
· The maximum page limit is 4 pages or 1200 words.
· Information should be summarized in your own words with appropriate APA formatting and citation style of in-text citations in the body of the text to acknowledge the source(s) of information.
· Include at least one reference. The course textbook may count towards the reference requirement for this Assignment. All references will follow APA format.
· Follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.).
· Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
· For additional writing support, utilize the resources available in Academic Tools.