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 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 3 pages or 900 words.
· The maximum page limit is 4 pages or 1,200 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. All references will follow APA format.
· Follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.).
· Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Assignment Rubric
· Describe the role of finance in the healthcare system. 25 points
· Describe the Diagnosis codes and how they are used, impact reimbursement. 25 points
· Describe the features of third-party payers. 25 points
· Explains the reimbursement methods used and the effects of coding on reimbursement. 25 points