01 Aug Describe the schedules of CMS
Order Instructions
Supporting Lectures:
Review the following lecture:
CMS Reimbursement and Essential CMS-1500 Instructions
Introduction:
The Prospective Payment System of CMS consists of thirteen schedules that allow the calculation of payment for a patient encounter. The DRG or price-based system covers inpatient charges from one of these schedules.
Tasks:
Describe the schedules of CMS.
Provide an example of a charge for each schedule.
Describe the case mix concept that alters payment rates.
Describe the diagnosis related group payment system. cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Your initial posting should be addressed in 150–300 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
Textbook: Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, 4th Edition
