Medical procedure charge restructuring tools and techniques
US11887170B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Computer-implemented tools, techniques, and algorithms are provided for meeting financial targets in connection with medical procedures (e.g., surgical operations) performed by a healthcare entity. A method for restructuring classification of multiple medical procedures for a healthcare entity may be provided in which medical procedure data including charge related data are collected in association with multiple patient encounters for a medical procedure. A data model is created from the collected data and a predetermined number of procedure charge levels are generated each in association with an acuity resource value range. Each medical procedure is then reclassified into one of the procedure charge levels in accordance with at least one level assignment rule. This reclassification can then be processed to determine whether it results in a predetermined desired data distribution and/or meets financial targets for the medical procedure charge data.
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