BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 2
Abbreviations 101: FQHC vs RHC
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Article Overview
This article explains the basic similarities and differences between Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics. It is useful for coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinic administrators who need a general understanding of how these Medicare-related facility types are structured, what services they support, and what broad operational requirements are discussed.
Why This Topic Matters
Knowing the distinction between these clinic types helps readers orient themselves to Medicare facility terminology and the types of service and staffing expectations commonly associated with each setting.
Article Sections
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Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Introduces the FQHC setting, its Medicare-related background, and the general organizational requirements discussed in the article. It also covers the broad categories of services, staffing, service locations, and covered benefits associated with this clinic type.
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Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
Describes the RHC setting, its background, and the broad certification and operational characteristics highlighted by the article. It also summarizes the general service, staffing, and availability topics covered for this clinic type.
What You Will Learn
- How FQHCs and RHCs are presented in a Medicare context
- The broad organizational and service features associated with each clinic type
- General differences in staffing, location, and operational structure
- Which topics are commonly discussed when comparing these two settings
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance staff
- Clinic administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare students
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