This key performance indicator (KPI) measures how long it takes a bill to leave the facility and go to the insurer after the date of service. While timely submission is important, some providers may get worried when this KPI reached more than six or seven days and encourage their staff to “hurry up” and get […]
Category: Radiology
Key Performance Indicator: Revenue per Unit
Key performance indicators (KPIs) can help medical practices and organizations track their revenue goals more effectively. The most important KPI is Revenue per Unit where unit may stand for claim, case, procedure, visit, patient encounter etc. Individual practices may determine what the appropriate unit of measure is for their group and it will vary based […]
ICD-10 Basics: Who Needs to Transition?
ICD-10 Basics: Why is the Transition Happening?
ICD-9 has been used in the United States since 1979, but effective October 1, 2015, health care providers will be required to transition to the tenth version of ICD (ICD-10). This new code set will result in the ability to report and track much more specific data related to patient diagnoses. For physician services, the […]
