Which of the following nursing statements reflects the best understand

Which of the following nursing statements reflects the best understanding of the role of docu-mentation and the Medicare reimbursement policy?

1. “Medicare reviews client charts to determine care given.”
2. “Good charting results in good Medicare reimbursement.”
3. “Our nursing salaries are paid for by the Medicare reimbursement funds.”
4. “The hospital is reimbursed for the nursing care documented in the client chart.”

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Under the prospective payment system, Medicare reimburses hospitals a set dollar amount for each diagnosis-related group (DRG). Everything that is done for a client must be documented in the medical record for the health care institution to recover its costs.