Assignment: Describe international standard diagnosis classification use in the US health care reimbursement and billing system.

Utilizing your textbook and the Library:

• Describe the importance of proper coding in healthcare to ensure prompt reimbursement by answering the following questions:

• Describe the role of finance in the healthcare system.

• Describe the Diagnosis codes and how they are used, impacting reimbursement.

• Describe the features of third-party payers

• Explain the reimbursement methods used and the effects of coding on reimbursement

Requirements: • Responses to the questions should be written in a clear, detailed manner and observe the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).

• Follow APA formatting for the title and reference page, as well as APA formatting within the paper itself (Times New Roman 12-point font and properly double spaced).

• The minimum page limit is 3 pages or 900 words.

• The maximum page limit is 4 pages or 1,200 words.

• Information should be summarized in your own words with appropriate APA formatting and citation style of in-text citations in the body of the text to acknowledge the source(s) of information.

• Include at least one reference.All references will follow APA format.

• Follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.).

• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.