Unit 3: 440 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 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