Discuss the result of a missing referral or authorization on the revenue cycle. Include a discussion about obtaining retroactive referrals or authorizations as an option.

1. Review the specialties in the Appendix D attachment. Make a list of procedures or services that could generate income.
2. Once that list is done, what elements of the revenue cycle are important to ensuring payment for these procedures or services?
3. Discuss the result of a missing referral or authorization on the revenue cycle. Include a discussion about obtaining retroactive referrals or authorizations as an option.
4. Explain a day sheet as it pertains to the revenue cycle as well as a reason why it would be run more than once a day