Join the TraCS Data Science Lab for a seminar given by Peter Leese exploring the foundational elements of healthcare cost data—a critical component in analyzing and managing healthcare delivery. We will introduce key concepts such as charges, costs, and reimbursements, clarifying how each plays a role in the financial landscape of healthcare services. We will delve into the structure and purpose of charge codes, revenue codes, and Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), and examine how these coding systems contribute to cost tracking, billing, and payment processes. By the end of the seminar, attendees will have a clearer understanding of how to navigate and interpret healthcare data related to billing and reimbursement particularly focused on research and public health.
Speaker:
Peter Leese, MSPH
Director, TraCS Data Science Lab
Seminars in the NC TraCS Data Science Lab Seminar Series cover a range of topics related to health care data science, clinical data, data engineering, and working in these areas at UNC-Chapel Hill. These hybrid seminars are held monthly on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the NC TraCS suite on the 2nd floor of Brinkhous-Bullitt or via Zoom.