What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Use of the Factor-Rating

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Essay

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the use of the factor-rating method?

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Definitions:

Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

A document provided by insurance companies to members detailing the costs covered and owed for healthcare services received.

Institutional Provider

A healthcare facility such as a hospital, clinic, nursing home, or any organization that delivers medical care services.

CMS-1450

A form used in the healthcare industry for hospital providers to bill Medicare and Medicaid programs and some private insurers.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Transactions

The electronic exchange of business information in a standardized format, often used in healthcare for billing and record-keeping.