title: Master your chargemaster.
abstract: Chargemasters drive billing and payment processes. Hospitals need to be attuned to the nuances of payment systems used by payers. Special services can present challenges to chargemasters.
authors.affiliation: Abbey & Abbey Consultants Inc, Ames, Iowa, USA. duane@aaciweb.com
authors.forename: Duane C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Abbey
authors.forename: Jodee E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D000067:Accounts Payable and Receivable; D005249:Fees and Charges; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006278:Medicare; D014481:United States