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I apologize if this is double-posted.... I didn't see it come across yesterday..... -----Original Message----- From: Shana Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 7:46 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Tracking Fast Track Our ED is preparing to try out a Fast Track (i.e., increase the flow of non-acute ED patients by using Phys Assistants or NPs to care for this population while the physicians are caring for the more acute cases). We want to be able to track all the data that goes with it (i.e., # of visits, revenue, etc.). My questions: 1. Does your facility operate a Fast Track? If so, how do you track the data (e.g., by location mnemonic, account type mnemonic, etc.)? 2. (Non-Meditech related) If the PA/NP sees the patient but a physician is technically the one in charge of the ED, are you billing with the PA/NP on the claim (Medicare) or are you billing with the physician? Does the physician have to actually see the patient face-to-face to be able to bill using the physician as the provider? 3. Lastly, if you were around when your Fast Track was started, do you recall if you saw an increase in volume (either ED only or admits via ED)? Thank you for any input you can provide! Shana Anderson, MBA Director of Patient Financial Services Ashe Memorial Hospital, Inc. Jefferson, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l
