胸外科实践中的计费、编码和认证。

Billing, coding, and credentialing in the thoracic surgery practice.

机构信息

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, 2221 Stockton Boulevard, Room 2117, Sacramento, CA 95817-2214, USA.

出版信息

Thorac Surg Clin. 2011 Aug;21(3):349-58. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2011.04.003.

DOI:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2011.04.003

PMID:21762858

Abstract

New graduates entering thoracic surgery often face bureaucratic barriers to beginning practice. It is important to understand the credentialing and privileging process to navigate these obstacles successfully. In addition, the implementation of cutting-edge technology by recent trainees can pose problems in institutions not familiar with newer surgical techniques. Efficient coding and billing are a requirement for maintaining profitability and delivering the best care possible. This article explores theses nuances in both the American and the Canadian medical systems in building a successful practice.

摘要

刚毕业的胸外科医生在开始行医时常会遇到官僚主义障碍。了解认证和授权程序以成功克服这些障碍很重要。此外，最近的受训人员实施的尖端技术可能会给不熟悉更新手术技术的机构带来问题。高效的编码和计费是保持盈利能力和提供最佳护理的要求。本文探讨了在美国和加拿大医疗系统中建立成功实践的这些细微差别。