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Step 1: Post your response to the discussion board.
Describe a scenario in which a percentage would be used in a healthcare setting in regard to medical billing/collections. What would the impact be to a patient if we misrepresented or inaccurately calculated that percentage?
Step 2: Return to the discussion throughout the week to read other students' posts and respond to at least two other students.
Answer (1)
In healthcare, a percentage is often used to calculate a patient's copayment, such as 20% of a service cost. Miscalculating this percentage can lead to the patient being undercharged or overcharged, resulting in financial strain and loss of trust in the healthcare provider. Accurate calculation is essential to ensure transparency and fairness in medical billing practices. ;
