Assignment: CMS Reimbursement and Essential CMS
Length: 1500 words.
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.
Task:
1) Describe the schedules of CMS.
2) Provide an example of a charge for each schedule.
3) Describe the case mix concept that alters payment rates.
4) Describe the diagnosis related group payment system.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.