The problem
Legacy hospital chargemaster solutions aren't built for the volume, complexity, depth, and functional interdependence of modern CDM data. That's why so many hospitals struggle to keep their CDM up-to-date, and why full visibility of CDM data across departments can be so difficult to achieve. In fact, most legacy CDM management systems break down right out of the gate because they simply can't handle today’s large CDM and data files.
Our approach
The VitalCDM® application handles your entire charge description master (CDM)—and all related data files—and consolidates those files into a single system that your team can view and manage. The application enables you to operate more transparently, price strategically, and present an accurate bill or claim with a new level of consistency. When your mid-revenue cycle personnel work from a single platform, their productivity increases and errors decrease.
Link ancillary files to your chargemaster to see the relationship between the data in a single view.
Benefits and features
Truly complete data consumption. The VitalCDM application enables you to view and manage multiple fee schedules and files (pharmacy, supply, professional CDM analysis, and ancillary) in one system. When your team works from a single system, you have more time to take action on other needs and initiatives that can give your hospital or practice a competitive edge, enabling you to plan, analyze, and strategize with confidence.
Increase productivity, decrease errors, and save time with VitalWorkflow. The change control system within the VitalCDM application enables you to create custom workflow processes that route proposed changes, additions, and deletions through team members before approval. Setting custom reminders and monitoring the progress of requests enable improved efficiency to make chargemaster updates quickly and accurately.
Remain compliant. The VitalCDM application is built on top of our robust referential tool, VitalKnowledge. Within the tool, users can access the most up-to-date regulatory information. The VitalCDM application reporting uses this regulatory information and includes outdated/invalid codes and replacements, description changes, Medicare alternate or preferred codes, suggested device relationships, and comparative pricing. It also includes powerful resources like guidance on medical necessity, CMS requirements for additional codes to be billed, and best practice Revenue Codes from SAF data. In addition to primary codes, you can analyze your alternate codes and even soft codes in your files to ensure that all are kept up to date.