Explain the relationship between each of the different steps.

Refer to Ch. 13 of Medical Insurance and previous assignments from that chapter as a resource. Visit Microsoft® Help (http://support.microsoft.com/) for assistance with questions related to creating a flow chart in Microsoft® Word.

Create a flow chart using Microsoft® Word illustrating the five steps of the claims adjudication process from the time of initial processing through final payment. Include a brief 260- to 350-word explanation for the following:

• Identify the purpose for each step in claim adjudication process.
• Explain the relationship between each of the different steps.
• Provide a one-sentence summary describing how claims adjudication is important to the medical billing process.

Post your flow chart and explanation as an attachment.