A) Describe, define and explain the components of the medical coding systems used at:

1) hospitals (ICD codes), and

2) medical practices (CPT & HCPCS codes).

B) Describe, define and explain the methodologies used by both Medicare and Medicaid to pay providers for the following services:

1) hospital in-patient services,

2) physician professional services.

3) out-patient medical services and tests (lab, x-ray, etc.).

C) Describe, define and explain in detail what are DRG's and RVU's and how they are used.