ABSTRACT

For healthcare providers and patients alike, the ways of private third-party payer payment systems can be mysterious and oftentimes quite frustrating. Payment for hospital, nursing, or homecare services can be subject to a variety of payment systems including cost-based and charge-based or those with payments that are determined in advance. Knowing

chapter 2|10 pages

Healthcare Provider Concepts

chapter 3|14 pages

Anatomy of a Fee Schedule Payment System

chapter 4|46 pages

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

chapter 1|4 pages

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