The Basics of Coverage, Coding, and Reimbursement

Authors

  • Robert Wanerman Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Washington, D.C.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5912/jcb514

Abstract

The process of commercializing a new item or service in the U.S. health care market involves three distinct but necessary components: coverage, coding, and reimbursement.  This article provides an overview of these processes and the challenges in successfully navigating the course and spotting the particular issues for individual items and services.

Author Biography

  • Robert Wanerman, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Washington, D.C.
    Robert Wanerman is a Senior Counsel at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. in Washington, D.C.  He provides regulatory and compliance counsel to a wide group of  health care manufacturers, providers, and investors in coverage, coding, and reimbursement matters.  He received an A.B. from The University of Chicago, a J.D. from New York Law School, and a M.P.H. from Columbia University. 

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Published

2012-04-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Special Section