Assignment: Coding Paper
The importance of accurate coding cannot be overemphasized. A strong work ethic is crucial for accurate coding. The consequences of inaccurate coding can be severe and cost a great deal more than lost revenue.
You will write a 4 to 5 page, research-based paper exploring the consequences of inaccurate coding. The paper must address the impact of improper coding on patients, healthcare providers, and public health information. Finally, the paper must discuss how having a Biblical worldview influences professional work ethic.Include scriptural support.
The assignment must include an APA formatted title page, at least 4 to 5 pages of content with APA formatted in-text citations for references used, and an APA formatted reference page citing at least 3 scholarly sources. The assignment must be in current APA format, but no abstract is required. The assignment must be submitted as a Word document. Be sure to include:
o Impact of improper coding on patients
o Impact of improper coding on healthcare providers
o Impact of improper coding on public health information
o Impact of Biblical worldview on professional work ethic (Scripture support required)
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.