The development of a comprehensive document that specifically details, by department, processes specific to charge input and output. The overall objective of the CPM is to provide a concise departmental charging document that accurately reflects the services and technologies provided by the Medical Center and the responsibilities of its staff. Specific organizational gains include, but are not limited to:
- New employee orientation
- Budget tool
- Accuracy of management statistics (e.g., revenue and usage)
- Education
- Repository of charge methodology
- Audit trail for compliance purposes
- Identify opportunities for appropriate revenue
The primary benefits are maximizing departmental accountability and minimizing "leaks" and "risks" through the elimination of inconsistent charging practices.
