Healthcare Cost

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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 Kaplan Resource Library:

 Describe the importance of proper coding in healthcare to ensure prompt reimbursement by answering the following questions:

o Describe the role of finance in the healthcare system. o Describe the Diagnosis codes and how they are used, impacting

reimbursement. o Describe the features of third-party payers o 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.

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 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 support, utilize the Kaplan Writing Center and review the document entitled, “Writing Center Resources,” found in Doc sharing.

Submitting Your Assignment Complete the assignment using the Unit 3 Assignment Template. When you are ready to submit it, go to the Dropbox and complete the steps below:

1. Click the link that says “Submit an Assignment.” 2. In the “Submit to Dropbox” menu, select Unit 3: Assignment Dropbox. 3. In the comments field, make sure to add at least the title of your Assignment. 4. Click the “Add Attachments” button. 5. Follow the steps listed to attach your document.

To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Make sure that you save a copy of your Assignment.

Unit 3 Assignment Grading Rubric

Assignment Requirements Points Possible

Points earned by student

Describe the role of finance in the healthcare system. 0-25

Describe the Diagnosis codes and how they are used, impacting reimbursement.

0-25

Describe the features of third-party payers

0-25

Explain the reimbursement methods used and the effects of coding on reimbursement

0-25

Total (Sum of all points)

100

Points deducted for spelling, grammar and/or APA errors

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