ssess the services (either inpatient or outpatient) that are provided in your own work center. What are the top 5 patient services provided by your organization?
For example, if you work in an outpatient setting you may repeatedly see patients with asthma, diabetes, URI’s, PE’s, or with back pain.
Review the cost code information for these top 5 services, with the billing office for your organization.
How often does your organization have to pay for these services due to lack of reimbursement by insurance or patients? Share the information you have gained with your peers. Were you surprised by the cost or was it what you expected? How does your organization plan for these economic shortfalls?