First, introduce yourself to the class. Include your major and anything you would like to share about yourself. Then address the prompt below.

Assume that you work for a healthcare organization and a patient wants to learn more about the cost for a procedure ordered by their provider. They have asked the following questions to Patient Scheduling:

1. How much would the procedure cost because I have not yet met my deductible?
2. Do I need pre-authorization?
3. Is there a facility charge in addition to the physician charge?
4. What other charges would be incurred?

In your initial post, include the following details:

• Explain why each of these four questions is significant for the patient. Add evidence to support each explanation. You may also share an experience on any one of these questions.
• Provide an explanation of how procedural expenses are determined.
• Describe how patient perception towards payment can affect the revenue cycle for a healthcare organization.

 Reading: Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement and Revenue Cycle Management, Chapter 1