Unit 3 Assignment: Impact of Coding in the Health Care Environment. 

Explain cost classification, Explain the importance of proper cost allocation in healthcare organizations, Describe the difference between fee-for service and capitation reimbursement, Explain the impact of revenue and cost structure on risk in healthcare organizations 

Course outcome assessed/Describe international standard diagnosis classification use in the US health care reimbursement and billing system. 

• Describe the importance of proper coding in healthcare to ensure prompt reimbursement by answering the following questions:
  • Describe the role of finance in the healthcare system.
  • Describe the Diagnosis codes and how they are used, impacting reimbursement.
  • Describe the features of third-party payers
  • Explain the reimbursement methods used and the effects of coding on reimbursement 

Requirements

• Responses to the questions should be written in a clear, detailed manner and observe the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Follow APA formatting for the title and reference page, as well as APA formatting within the paper itself (Times New Roman 12-point font and properly double spaced).
• The minimum page limit is 2 pages or 700 words 
• Information should be summarized in your own words with appropriate APA formatting and citation style of in-text citations in the body of the text to acknowledge the source(s) of information.
• Include at least one reference. The course textbook may count towards the reference requirement for this Assignment. All references will follow APA format.
• Follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.).