In a retrospective environment, both the provider and payer worked after the fact, in that the provider would bill for all services rendered but not really know if all the work was covered; they would find this out when the payment came into the facility.

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In a retrospective payment system, providers bill for services after they have been rendered and then find out how much of their services are covered by the payer when they receive payment, often leading to uncertainty about coverage and reimbursement levels until after the fact.

In a Retrospective Environment, Both the Provider and Payer Worked