Coding and Reimbursement for Hospital Inpatient Services

Download or read book Coding and Reimbursement for Hospital Inpatient Services written by Karen S. Scott and published by Ahima. This book was released on 2006 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive resource for hospital inpatient coding and reimbursement! Provides educators, students, and healthcare practitioners with the most authoritative guidance available for managing inpatient coding and reimbursement issues. This must-have resource was developed to give you easier access to the most up-to-date information you need for inpatient coding and reimbursement. You'll save time and make more effective decisions with this one-of-a-kind resource.Covers reimbursement methodologies for hospital inpatient services, the structure and organization of hte Medicare Inpatient Acute Care Prospective Payment System, the relationship between coding and DRG assignment, and data quality and coding compliance processes related to coding and reimbursement for inpatient services.