Running a trauma program
Running a trauma program
Individualized consultation
Whether you’re a new trauma nurse coordinator trying to figure out where to start or a veteran trauma nurse coordinator looking for additional resources, our trauma program staff is available to help. Please contact us to:
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Request a free individualized consultative visit.
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Discuss questions you have about the application.
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Obtain sample policies.
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Receive assistance to strengthen performance improvement processes.
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Receive advice on implementing recommendations made during your site survey.
Billing for trauma team activation
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Your facility can bill for trauma team activation when patients are brought there by EMS.
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You can’t bill for trauma team activation for walk-ins or clients who come in by private vehicles.
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You should bill for trauma team activation because trauma patients require an intensive level of resources, evaluation and treatment.
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The trauma activation fee is in addition to the emergency department fee.
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The Centers for Medicare &, Medicaid Services have issued billing codes and instructions for billing trauma team activation. Find section "1.B.10" in the Centers for Medicare &, Medicaid Services Manual below.
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The National Foundation for Trauma Care has issued an FAQ about trauma codes.