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reimbursement method
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Question | Answer |
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Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) | Utilized by Medicare and other carriers for outpatient facility reimbursement. Facilities are paid based on a fixed fee based on procedure(s) provided by the facility. |
Capitation | Generally utilized by managed care plans. Methodology is based on a monthly per-member-per-month (PMPM) fee for each enrolled member. |
Case Rate | Set rate paid to the facility for the entire case |
Contract Rate | Set rate as agreed upon in a preagreed-upon contract. |
Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) | Inpatient reimbursement methodology where the facility is paid fixed fee for the patient's diagnosis or condition. |
Fee-for-Service | Fee schedule for each service medically necessary and provided by facility. |
Fee Schedule | Schedule for allowances for each service provided by the facility that is medically necessary. |
Flat Rate | Reimbursement methodology is based on a set rate per each admission, regardless of total charges. |
Per Diem | Set rate per day. |
Resource-Based Relative Value Study | Each code/procedure is assigned a set value that is comprised of multiple components, such as physician time, skill, practice overhead, and malpractice. |