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Question

1. Medical Group is an organization that prides itself on being on the forefront of innovation. By fulfilling this role as the director of medical billing, you would be expected to maintain knowledge on health insurance developments and new strategies in the field. What three recent developments in health care have influenced the climate of reimbursement the most, in your opinion? Be sure to detail each development.

2. Some of your tasks as director of medical billing will lead you to be involved Medical Group's medical coding procedures. Seeing that Medical Group provides both inpatient and outpatient services, explain the types of medical coding that will be used in your department. Explain the relationship between the coding and billing departments and identify some of the issues that could arise with incorrect coding/billing.