A) Describe, define and explain the components of the medical coding systems used at:
1) hospitals (ICD codes), and
2) medical practices (CPT & HCPCS codes).
B) Describe, define and explain the methodologies used by both Medicare and Medicaid to pay providers for the following services:
1) hospital in-patient services,
2) physician professional services.
3) out-patient medical services and tests (lab, x-ray, etc.).
C) Describe, define and explain in detail what are DRG's and RVU's and how they are used.