Reimbursement Mechanism:

Terms Related to Reimbursement Mechanism

• Prospective Reimbursement

  A system wherein reimbursement rates are set, for a given period of time, prior to the circumstances giving rise to actual reimbursement claims.

• Disproportionate Reimbursement

  Payments that include adjustments to reflect the costs of uncompensated care and higher costs for inpatient care for certain populations receiving mandated services. MEDICARE and ...