Prospective payment in-service presentation for nurses

This was a brief overview of the prospective payment system. Again, this overview was designed as a tool for an in-service educational program. Certainly not all of the complexities of the prospective payment system were discussed in this article. Many more items could be expanded upon, such as attestation, length of stay, and coding functions. At the end of the presentation, it is suggested that you invite the nursing staff to your department to view the coders and/or the utilization review process. An orientation to the HIM or Medical Record Department for the nursing staff could be an excellent way to open the door for more communication and teamwork.