Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar

Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

For this writing assignment, please explain why the following course objectives are important for medical billers and coder to understand:

1. Explain the components of physician medical billing
2. Identify the differences between inpatient and outpatient hospital billing and describe the UB-04 hospital claim form
3. Discuss Medicare fee schedules, provider reimbursement, fraud, and abuse
4. Explain Medicaid eligibility and benefits and the process of submitting Medicaid claims

Please include at least three scholarly articles within your response. Overall response will be formatted according to APA style and the total assignment should be between 3–4 pages, not including title page and reference page.