Examination costs

To create, amend, or inflate Cris exam costs, use the Exam Costs table to create costs files. Costs files can be applied to Cris Statistical Reports.

STEP 1

Create a file.

  1. Click Tables Setup.

  2. Select Other > Costs > Exams Costs.
  3. Click the New button.
  4. Enter a file name in the Cost Code field.

    5. Note: There is an 8-character limit.

  5. Enter a full description in the Description field.

    6. Cost Year and Site will be automatically populated but you can edit if required.

    If you use the Billing module, enter a Request Category and Insurer.

  6. Click the Create button.

    7. A progress bar displays until the file is created.

  7. Click the Close button.

STEP 2

Apply costs.

  1. Enter the cost code in the Examination Cost Policy field and press the Enter key.

    2. OR

    Press F4 and double-click a file.

    All exams will be displayed.

  2. Select an exam.

  3. Enter up to six individual costs which contribute to the overall cost of the exam.

  4. Enter how much extra the exam costs out of hours in the Cost Out field.

    5. Total In and Total Out (of hours) are calculated automatically.

  5. Click the Save button.

Tip:

We recommend clicking Tools > Refresh Tables after editing system settings / tables to ensure that all changes are applied.

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STEP 1

Copy a file.

  1. Click Tables Setup.

  2. Select Other > Costs > Exams Costs.
  3. Click the New button.
  4. Select the Copy values from existing policy tickbox.
  5. Enter the cost code in the Policy to copy from field and press the Enter key.

    6. OR

    Press F4 and double-click a file.

  6. Enter a file name in the Cost Code field.

    7. Note: There is an 8-character limit.

  7. Enter a full description in the Description field.

    8. Cost Year and Site will be automatically populated but you can edit if required.

    If you use the Billing module, enter a Request Category and Insurer.

  8. Click the Create button.

    9. A progress bar displays until the file is created.

  9. Click the Close button.

STEP 2

Apply costs.

  1. Enter the cost code in the Examination Cost Policy field and press the Enter key.

    2. OR

    Press F4 and double-click a file.

    All exams will be displayed.

  2. Select an exam.

  3. Enter up to six individual costs which contribute to the overall cost of the exam.

  4. Enter how much extra the exam costs out of hours in the Cost Out field.

    5. Total In and Total Out (of hours) are calculated automatically.

  5. Click the Save button.

Tip:

We recommend clicking Tools > Refresh Tables after editing system settings / tables to ensure that all changes are applied.

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  1. Click Tables Setup.

  2. Select Other > Costs > Exams Costs.
  3. Enter the cost code in the Examination Cost Policy field and press the Enter key.

    4. OR

    Press F4 and double-click a file.

  4. Click any value in the required column.
  5. Click the Inflate Columns button.
  6. Enter a percentage value.
  7. Click the OK button.
  8. Click the Save button.

Warning:

Do not deflate (enter a negative value in) a column to undo an inflate.

Tip:

We recommend clicking Tools > Refresh Tables after editing system settings / tables to ensure that all changes are applied.

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System Administration: Examinations

Examinations

  • Configure exams for use in your hospital.

  • Define prep and procedures times.

  • Apply costs for billing.

Examination Codes

The Examination Codes table contains a complete list of examinations. It is populated by the national dataset. You may add or edit an exam, if required, between updates.

Exams per Hospital

Apply local settings to exams.

  • Prep and procedure time.

  • Vetting and booking requirements.

Exam Costs

Create, amend, or inflate examination costs.

Exam settings for vetting

Configure exams and modalities for justification and vetting.