Discharge disposition and billing readiness: which statement is true?

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Discharge disposition signals the end of an inpatient stay, and when paired with billing readiness it tells the billing system that the encounter is complete and ready to be billed. Once the stay is closed and all charges are posted, the final bill is generated and queued for submission. Payers require claims to be filed within timely filing windows, so triggering final charges within that window helps ensure proper reimbursement and avoids denials or delays. This applies to more than just room charges—the final bill covers the entire stay, including all services and adjustments. If discharge is delayed or billing readiness isn’t met, final charges may miss the filing window.