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    The importance of V codes

    At times, it will be necessary to use V codes as a way to supplement the diagnostic codes that you are already using. For example, you might use a V code when a patient comes in to get treatment for a disease or condition he or she already has, such as chemotherapy for cancer. In a your post, please address the following:

    medical coding

    You work for the local hospital, and your manager would like some clarification on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). Discuss Medicare reimbursement in the context of DRGs for reimbursement purposes. Be sure to address the following: â?¢use of DRGs in both inpatient and outpatient settings â?¢an example of a DRG â?¢t

    Future of Health Care in Canada

    Where do you see the Canandian Health Care System in the Future? Will Canadian Health Care System effect taxpayer in the future? How?

    medical coding

    Often, a coder faces difficulty in completing the coding process because of a lack of documentation. Explain the importance of documentation in relation to MS-DRGs for reimbursement of services. and address the following: â?¢What happens if information is missing? â?¢What will be the outcome if information is wrong? â?

    Disorders that cause hypoxia

    Explain the pathophysiological mechanism of how the following disorders cause hypoxia: (1) What is Pleural Effusion? (2) Parkinsonâ??s disease (3) Gullian Barre

    Health Care benefits and liabilities between France and America.

    Compare and contrast the benefits and liabilities of France's healthcare system. What are the differences and similarities compared to the USA's approach and their strengths and weaknesses in regard to the delivery of healthcare. Which country has the most effective approach to healthcare?

    Respondeat Superior & Legal Elements That Must be Present

    Scenario: Respondeat superior is a legal concept that deals with the liability of a health care organization. It states that an employer may be liable for the actions of its employee and, in some cases, for the wrongful acts the employee performed. Discuss the following: What 2 legal elements must be present for the emp

    The HIPAA - Fundamentals of Healthcare Technology

    The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a law that governs patient privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive medical information. Because HIPAA affects everyone in a medical practice, your boss has asked you to prepare a short document for the staff about HIPAA. o What is HIPAA? o What are 2 major

    Health care department peer review

    Peer review involves the evaluation of the necessity, quality, cost, and/or utilization of care or service provided by a health care professional. Give an example of a situation within your health care department in which peer review would be appropriate. Outline the steps that should be taken within this process. What are some

    Health care industry ethics

    Often, there are not clear-cut answers to ethical and legal questions in the health care industry. Yet, as a health care practictioner your ability to handle situations within the medical setting will be expected and will greatly impact your professional life. Discuss the following questions with your colleagues regarding p

    Suggest a procedure to ensure timely billing and explain the importance of such procedures for timely billing. Explain how timely billing relates to the medical officeâ??s cash flow

    In reviewing the office's profit and loss statement, the office manager notices a discrepancy between the stated revenue and cash deposits. In fact, it appears that the office may have incorrectly booked $250,000 in revenue for the month. If this error turns out to be a fact, then the office will be unable to meet all of its fin

    Medicare

    As we look at Medicare going forward we will face some definite budget issues. How would you propose that we restructure the system in order to keep it operational?

    Health Care

    Terri Schiavo case If you were the CEO of the organization which cared for Terri Schiavo, what issues were most critical for the ethics committee? What are some of the legal and moral implications of physician-assisted suicide?

    Quality-control procedure overview

    You work for a health care organization that uses chart audits as a quality-control procedure. You wonder why health care workers are not just asked to share their concerns about quality issues based on their own work experiences during staff meetings or even on an individual basis with the quality manager. You have observed tha

    Identify the difference between billable revenue and collections.

    The point of a medical office is to help people, but it is a business that needs to generate money to stay open. For this assignment, please include the following: â?¢Identify the difference between billable revenue and collections. â?¢Consider how a medical office might be helped or hindered by a disparity between

    Concept of Speed Treatment to Treat Your Patients

    You have just been promoted to the manager of your medical office. One responsibility you now have is to research and determine if you want to use the concept of speed treatment to treat your patients. Answer the following questions: - Would you use speed treatment in your office, or would you allow more time for each app

    Health Care: Manage Care Enrollment Scenario

    Scenario Summary - Managed Care Plan Enrollment Atlanta Georgia has a very diverse work force consisting of men and women of various ages, ethnic groups, skills and education. Many people live and work in one of approximately 14 counties that make up the Atlanta region. It is not uncommon for an employee to drive close to 100

    Health Care

    Explore what is meant by "informed consent" from a legal perspective. Why is it important to patients, providers, and healthcare organizations? What happens when a patient is unable to provide informed consent due their medical condition? What are the potential consequences to providers when informed consent is not received by t

    Compliance with regulations

    Please provide help with this question. Ocean Health is audited on an annual basis from many regulatory bodies. They have just received an audit report that shows the physician network is out of compliance with many regulations including, but not limited to, poor medical record documentation and inappropriate disclosure of inf

    health care inquiry

    Who has final responsibility for all aspects of an HMO? Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Board of Directors 3. (TCO A) Risk pools are usually categorized by which of the following? The age and sex of the enrolled mem

    Fundamentals of healthcare technology: medical forms

    Other than health records, what are some types of medical forms commonly dealt with? What information is included in those different types of forms? What systems are available for filing? Which do you feel is the best? Why? Describe the importance of bookkeeping when dealing with medical records.

    Healthcare organizations

    You have a manager's meeting approaching, and you need to be prepared to discuss the selected topics. The following statement has been brought to the attention the management team: Healthcare organizations should get rid of employees that do not match their organizational culture. Address the following: Explain your po