ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to determine the reasons for reimbursement deduction and the financial dimension in private hospitals. The study was conducted in two private hospitals. Research data; consists of the Social Security Institution's bills in the six billing periods. Descriptive statistics were employed in the analysis. Bill deductions rate was 1.72% in Hospital A and 0.13% in Hospital B. The highest deduction was in the inpatient treatments. The most common reason for bill deductions is the absence of indication and examination information in the patient's file. Incorrect levelling of intensive care treatments was the reason for the highest amount of bill deduction. It was concluded that bill deductions in private hospitals are financially significant and preventable.