Medical calculators help patients and healthcare professionals make accurate decisions about treatment, coverage, and costs. They simplify complex medical formulas and measurements that would otherwise require extensive manual computation.
Medical Calculators for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
Medical billing is a complex process. A single mistake can result in considerable revenue loss and substantial financial setbacks. To address these problems, The Auctus Group brings to you three important clinical calculators that will help you find accurate answers to your queries.
Breast Reduction Calculator
The breast reduction calculator, also known as the Schnur Sliding Scale calculator, helps determine the correct amount of tissue surgeons must remove from each breast during a reduction surgery. It considers the patient’s body surface area (BSA) to determine the minimum grams of breast tissue that surgeons must remove. Understanding the scale is simple. It is essentially a chart that displays the BSA value, along with the minimum amount of breast tissue, in grams, that surgeons must remove from each breast.
Referring to the Schnur Sliding Scale is also important because it helps determine whether the surgery qualifies for insurance coverage.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Calculator
You can use the breast reduction calculator by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Enter body weight and height to measure BSA.
Step 2: Refer to the Schnur Sliding Scale to understand the amount of tissue that surgeons must remove from each breast.
This information helps determine whether the planned breast tissue removal meets the criteria for insurance coverage.
Global Period Calculator
The Global Period Calculator is a tool that is used in medical billing and coding to determine the length of the postoperative global period. It indicates the duration of the global surgical package for the specified CPT code. There are three types of global periods:
- 000-day global period: This covers the day of surgery. Other follow-up critical care gets billed separately.
- 10-day global period: This encompasses the day of surgery and the subsequent 10 days of postoperative care.
- 90-day global period: This period includes the day of surgery, as well as 90 days of follow-up care. It applies to major surgeries.
How to Calculate Your Global Period Correctly
Calculating the Global Period of a procedure correctly will help you avoid claim rejections and overcome revenue losses. At The Auctus Group, we have a Global Period Calculator that correctly calculates the Global Period for you. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Go to the CPT Global Period Calculator.
Step 2: Enter the particular CPT code that you want to check.
Step 3: Click on search, and you will receive the Global Period Results.
Patient Liability Calculator
When preparing for a medical procedure, the Patient Liability Calculator helps you understand the amount you, as a patient, will be required to pay. There are five aspects of the Patient Liability Calculator:
- Allowed Amount: The maximum amount your insurance company will pay for the procedure.
- Deductible: The amount you must pay out of your own pocket before the insurance company covers the allowed expenses.
- Coinsurance: The percentage of the allowed amount you pay after the deductible.
- Copay: The amount you pay for a consultation or office visit.
- Out-of-Pocket Max: The maximum amount you will pay per year.
How to Calculate Patient Costs Accurately
Calculating patient liability is very straightforward with The Auctus Group. You can use our clinical calculators to calculate your out-of-pocket expense in seconds.
Step 1: Enter the deductible and the amount met by the insurance company.
Step 2: Enter the out-of-pocket maximum and the amount met.
Step 3: Enter the coinsurance rate and the allowed amount.
Step 4: You will find the total estimated patient liability amount in a matter of seconds.
FAQs
Do I need special medical knowledge to use these calculators?
No, you don’t need any special medical knowledge to use the clinical calculators provided by The Auctus Group. Using them is very simple; all you need to do is enter the details in the provided space, and you will find accurate answers to your queries.
Are the results from these calculators accurate for every patient?
Yes, the clinical calculators’ results are accurate for every patient, and users don’t require any special medical knowledge to use them.
Are these calculators compliant with healthcare regulations?
Yes, these medical calculators comply with healthcare regulations, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
How often are the calculator formulas updated?
The frequency of updates depends on the evolving medical evidence and clinical guidance. If there is a new development, the clinical calculators are updated accordingly.
Are these calculators free to use?
Yes, the clinical calculators offered by The Auctus Group are available for free. Simply enter the requested details, and you will receive accurate results within seconds.
