decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Medicare_Carriers_Manual / 8017 / 8017.8_The_Per_Diem_Method.--
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Article Overview
This article explains a Medicare manual discussion of the per diem method used by some providers and facilities to establish charges for healthcare services. It is relevant to administrators, billing staff, and coding professionals who need to understand the manual’s general framework for all-inclusive or fixed-charge service arrangements and related references within the Medicare Carriers Manual.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this manual section helps readers recognize when the per diem approach is discussed in Medicare billing policy and how it is positioned among other charge-structure methods.
What You Will Learn
- How the per diem method is described in the Medicare Carriers Manual
- The kinds of provider settings where this charge structure is discussed
- How the manual frames per diem in relation to other unit-based charging approaches
- Where the manual points readers for additional discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice managers
- Healthcare administrators
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