Question

While on a skiing vacation, you break your leg and are treated by a local provider. Upon your return home, your PCP removes the cast. Explain why or why not to use a bundled code.

Answer 1

BUNDLED CODE

INTRODUCTION

Bundled code is basically used in health care sector for the patient who is undergoing many treatment. that means, it is a combination of healthcare services in which payment will be made as one code.

ADVANTAGES OF BUNDLED CODE

Bundled code has many benefits which can be opt in treatment

1. It is a most convenient method of payment for the patient
2. It saves time, energy and money as well
3. It has less administrative works i.e., reduces paper work

DISADVANTAGES OF BUNDLED CODE

Inspite of benefits, it also has potential issues. They are as follows:

1. Every health care services may not be included in the bundled code that risk of not being reimbursed for other services required
2. Health care provider may not perform the services which is necessary for the patient because that service is not included in the bundled code
3. There is a possibility of over coding

SUMMARY

Bundled code has its own benefits and drawbacks on the other hand. It can be beneficial for both patient and health care team if used effectively. So, it gives opportunity to everyone to choose this code depending upon the services provided.