Health Care Finance and the Mechanics of Insurance and Reimbursement

Health Care Finance and the Mechanics of Insurance and Reimbursement stands apart from other texts on health care finance or health insurance, in that it specifically addresses the methods and process for reimbursement, including coding, reimbursement strategies, compliance, financial reporting, case mix index, and external auditing.

With up-to-date coverage of the Affordable Care Act, this one-of-a-kind text will prepare health administration and health information management students with the necessary tools to successfully transition from the classroom to the health care facility.

Some of the topics covered include:
Claims Processing
The Affordable Care Act
Medicare Prospective Payment System (Inpatient)
Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (Non-Inpatient)
Coding for the Non-HIM Professional
Revenue Cycle Management
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse
Electronic Health Records and Meaningful Use
Government Incentive Programs
Recovery Audit Contractors

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