Chargemaster and Charge Capture

Speakers and registrants shared tips and insights into revenue integrity hot topics on day one of the 2021 Revenue Integrity Symposium, held virtually August 17–18.

Q: What are some recommended educational resource on billing rules related to transplant services?

Q: What’s one of the most important pieces of information you would like people to take away from your session?

Malm: Charge capture continues to be one of the single most concerning tasks facing all facilities. As we move from charge to cost, the inability to capture charges completely will make the data required for the move to cost more challenging.

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Q: What’s the biggest challenge in revenue integrity right now? 

A: The biggest challenge is capturing data, whether it is through reports or communication with the clinical staff.

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Most hospitals are noncompliant with CMS’ Hospital Price Transparency final rule, according to a study published June 14 in JAMA. Out of a random sample of 100 hospitals, 83 were noncompliant with at least one significant requirement.