This book provides the information healthcare providers need to prepare and successfully defend against inappropriate RAC audit recoveries. The author discusses the mechanics and machinations involved in the program, enhancing reader understanding by examining many of the underlying circumstances that can generate improper payments under the Medicare program. He explores issues in such a way that readers get the knowledge they need not only to deal with current issues, but also to deal with those that may arise in the future.
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Healthcare Payment Systems: An Introduction provides a complete introduction to healthcare payment systems. Written by Duane Abbey, one of the nation’s leading experts and most sought out consultants on payment systems, this volume makes the monumental task of medical reimbursement approachable and manageable. Covering the fundamentals and terminology needed to understand this discipline, and the strategies needed to master it, Dr. Abbey will help you begin to develop the solid core of skills and knowledge needed to confidently approach payment systems as tools to use rather than hazards to avoid -- tools that will lead to improved revenue cycles and higher levels of profitability.
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Based on 25 years of direct consultation, Duane Abbey explains how to deal with the complex coding, billing, and reimbursement processes that can force providers to choose between being paid and being compliant. Fully revised to account for recent changes, this unique resourcecoversstatutorily based programs and contracted relationships, as well as situations that do not involve formal relationships. In addition to offering recent information illustrated by case studies, Dr, Abbey provides providers and administrators, as well as consultants and attorneys, with the mindset and attitude required to meet this challenge with savvy and perseverance. Includes a CD packed with regulations and information
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