Total inpatient days /staffed beds x days in period
Case Mix Index
Sum of (Cases in each DRG x weight for that DRG) /Total cases
Adjusted Admissions
Total gross charges /inpatient charges x inpatient discharged.
Adjusted patient days
Total gross charges /inpatient charges x inpatient days
Average daily census
Inpatient days /365
case mix adjusted cost per patient
Cost per patient day / case mix index
Revenue Variance
Actual-Budget = Revenue Variance
Expense Variance
Budget-Actual = Expense Variance
835 record
A standard electronic message between health plan and provider sending remittance data on a claim
to the provider
837 record
, A standard electronic message between provider and health plan sending data on a claim to the
health plan.
ACO accountable care organization
A coordinated group of health care providers including physicians hospitals and other types of
providers organized to improve quality and lower the costs of care to a defined group of patients
Accounting identity
Also called accounting equation, Assets = liabilities + equity.
Accounts Payable
A current liability where funds are owed to suppliers
Accounts payable distribution
An accounting computer system report that details the amounts paid to vendors by date purchase
order and expense classification
Accounts receivable aging
A report that summarizes accounts receivable from different sources such as Medicare or
commercial insurance by 30 day increments
Accrual
Accounting methodology that recognizes revenue when it is earned (not received) and expenses
when they are incurred (not paid)
Accrual basis of accounting
As opposed to the cash basis of accounting the accrual basis of accounting uses estimates of revenue
and expense to match revenue in the period they are earned with the expenses incurred in that
same period.
Accrued payroll and benefits
An estimate of salaries and associated benefit costs (such as payroll tax matching) earned by
employees but not yet paid by the employer
Accumulated depreciation
A balance sheet account with the total amount of depreciation recognized as expense overtime is
compiled
Activity-based costing
A method of establishing a cost of a process or transaction based on the cost of individual steps (or
activities) in that process.
Acuity
A measurement of the severity of an illness or the resources required to treat an illness or injury.
Administrative cost
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller StudyHubSolutions. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.89. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.