Impact of Coding in the Health Care Environment Assignment

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

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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.

Impact of Coding in the Health Care Environment Assignment