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New codes will enable you to report many inpatient procedures with improved specificity. The ICD-10-PCS code set update for fiscal year (FY) 2025 includes 371 new codes for hospital inpatient procedures. There are also 61 deleted codes and no code revisions. Here’s a quick overview of the inpatient code changes that go into effect Oct. 1, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gPtQ3W9X

🚑 Understanding ADT in Healthcare: The Backbone of Patient Management In healthcare, Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (ADT) messages play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless patient management and coordination across facilities. As a type of HL7 (Health Level 7) messaging, ADT is essential for communication between systems like Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and Electronic Health Records (EHR). Here’s how ADT works in practice: 🔹 Admission Example: A patient arrives at the ER with severe chest pain. The ADT system: Captures personal details and medical history. Schedules tests and assigns a room. Notifies staff for immediate action and updates the billing system automatically. 🔹 Discharge Example: After recovering from surgery, a patient is ready to go home. The ADT system: Generates a discharge summary with treatment details and follow-up instructions. Updates the EHR and notifies billing to finalize charges. Schedules follow-up appointments seamlessly. 🔹 Transfer Example: A patient is moved from the general ward to the ICU due to complications. The ADT system: Logs the transfer and updates the patient’s EHR. Alerts the ICU team to prepare for the patient’s arrival. Updates bed management and billing systems. 🔹 Multi-Site Health System Example: A patient is transferred from one hospital to another for specialized care. The ADT system: Transfers patient records across facilities, ensuring continuity of care. Schedules transportation and notifies the receiving hospital with all necessary details. By streamlining communication and ensuring real-time updates, ADT messages bridge critical gaps in patient care and operational efficiency. They’re the silent heroes working behind the scenes to make healthcare better for everyone. #HealthcareIT #HL7 #EHR #HospitalManagement #PatientCare #RIS #HIS #iCode #RosenfieldHealth #Prime

Spinal Simplicity and InFormed Consent Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Patient Education and Informed Consent Experience in Lumbar Spine and SI Joint Procedures. Read the announcement at https://prn.to/3X1WAkG. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gmdYaRpq. #informedconsent #spinalsimplicity #lumbarspine #spineprocedures #sijoint #sijointprocedures #partnership

Excessive OR turnover time results in worse surgical outcomes and compromises patient safety. If we want safer ORs, we need to hire more staff, keep more rooms open until all elective and non elective cases are done, improve efficiency, and place a priority and reducing case delays. Would have been interesting to see the costs associated with the poor outcomes, since most staffing decisions are based on how it affects the bottom line.

While private equity firms might see overbooking surgical cases as a strategy to maximize returns, the reality in the operating room can be quite different. Overbooking often leads to extended delays or overcrowding, which increases patient anxiety and disrupts the flow of operations. This can heighten the risk of burnout and compromise the quality of patient care. At Premier Anesthesia, we advocate for a different approach. By empowering medical facility leaders to retain control over scheduling, we ensure patient safety and care quality are never compromised, enhancing overall operational efficiency and reducing the risk of costly delays and complications. Read our blog to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ePyESgwZ #AnesthesiaManagement #AnesthesiaBlog #PremierAnesthesia

Resection of larger polyps: in-patient or out-patient? 🤔 - Resection of larger polyps is best performed in a setting that provides anesthesia support or in an inpatient setting. - This allows for better management of complications that can occur with multiple clips, like those used during polyp removal. Want to learn more about the best way to perform polyp resections? Watch the full lecture on EndoCollab for tips and tricks.

When a procedure is discontinued due to unforeseen circumstances or contraindications, the ambulatory surgical center (ASC) can apply either modifier 73 or 74. 🏥 Jessyka Burke, BSHA, CPC, COSC, CASCC It's crucial to ensure that all documentation and requirements are meticulously recorded. ✅Modifier 73 is used when a procedure is discontinued prior to the administration of anesthesia, reflecting the preparation but non-commencement of the procedure. ✅Modifier 74 is applied when the procedure is discontinued after anesthesia is administered or after the procedure has started. This helps in accurately capturing the events and supports the billing process. 📈 Proper documentation ensures compliance and facilitates accurate reimbursement for the services planned and partially delivered. 📄✅🏥 #asc #coding #modifiers #billing #aapc https://lnkd.in/dWR7z3X8

Officially a published author! Excited to share our article titled "Length of Stay and Cost of Care Differences Between Postoperative Patients Who Board in PACU and Those That Proceed Directly to Inpatient Bed." In this study, we explore how boarding in the PACU impacts both the length of hospital stay and overall costs for postoperative patients. Our findings reveal significant insights that can help healthcare providers optimize patient flow and resource allocation. I hope this work contributes to ongoing discussions in the healthcare community about enhancing postoperative care! https://lnkd.in/eKHV7bvr

The modern OR is the economic engine of most hospitals - accounting for up to 60% of a hospital’s revenue and 35‐40% of the hospital’s expenses. 60%+ of the hospital’s margin comes from surgical patients. But is your OR one of the many that are estimated to achieve only 50-60% utilization? Explore how block scheduling can enhance efficiency and revenue in healthcare facilities.

On this day, we honor the pivotal role anesthesia plays in modern healthcare, making countless medical procedures possible and safe for patients around the world. At Premier Anesthesia, we take pride in building dedicated and stable anesthesia teams that not only focus on delivering high-quality patient care but also ensure clinical excellence, patient safety, and operational efficiency at every level. As we reflect on the history of anesthesia and its life-saving impact, we remain committed to providing the best care by tailoring our teams to meet the unique needs of each facility we serve. https://lnkd.in/dTPf5AVt #PremierAnesthesia #WorldAnesthesiaDay #AnesthesiaDay