ReimbursementQuestion 73 of 100
In a fee-for-service reimbursement model, the provider is paid:
a.A single monthly amount per patient
b.Only a bundled amount for an episode of care
c.For each individual service or procedure provided
d.A fixed percentage of the hospital budget
Explanation
Fee-for-service reimburses providers separately for each covered service or procedure billed. It can encourage higher service volume because payment rises with the number of services. It contrasts with capitation and bundled or value-based models that pay a set amount for a defined population or episode.
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