Q: Can you tell me if your facility charges a triage charge for the ED? If a patient comes in and gets triaged, has vitals taken, protocol for labs, and then leaves, do you charge a Level 1 Triage for this or write everything off? Also, do you charge a suture fee if the patents comes in to ED...Read More »
Q: Our system has a new vendor that is helping with charge capture. We were discussing surgery level charges and a comment was made about rounding that surprised me: We don't have to follow rounding rules to select the additional 15 minutes after the first hour. The vendor acknowledged that...Read More »
It’s that time of year when Certification in Healthcare Revenue Integrity (CHRI) credential holders should start thinking about recertification requirements. The CHRI recertification process ensures that credential holders stay up to date on education and regulatory changes relevant to their...Read More »
Q: I am facing the challenge of starting a revenue integrity program at my organization. What are some of the most important steps for me to take at the beginning of this process?Read More »
Q: I have been tasked with implementing a charge capture/revenue integrity program. I would appreciate any suggestions or tips that anyone is willing to share to assist me in beginning this process—where to start, who to include, and how to be successful with this challenge.Read More »
