TCAA Trauma Center Finance and Business Planning Course – Virtual

The Basic Finance and Business Course for Trauma Centers is designed to help healthcare professionals understand the financial concepts and methodologies that are crucial to the reimbursement process for trauma services. By gaining foundational knowledge of billing cycles and the utilization of trauma codes, participants will be well-equipped to develop and sustain a financially successful trauma program.

This course is ideal for professionals new to trauma finance or those looking to strengthen their understanding of the financial aspects of trauma care. Through lectures and exercises, you will learn the key elements of hospital billing, trauma charges, and the appropriate use of codes, such as 068x, 0450, 0208, and FL14, Type 5. Real-world, case-based examples will be used throughout the course to illustrate best practices in business planning and financial management for trauma programs.

Curriculum Highlights:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the hospital billing cycle, including how charges are generated, claims are billed, and denials are handled. Understand the key touchpoints in the cycle and how they impact trauma program finances.

Diagram the trauma billing process, identifying each step from charge generation to denial resolution. Learn to pinpoint documentation and billing issues through case study analysis, helping to improve your program’s financial accuracy.

Summarize the key roles within the healthcare system that contribute to trauma finance and billing, including the responsibilities of different departments and stakeholders in the reimbursement process.

Discuss the trauma program manager’s scope of responsibility related to finance and billing, highlighting the critical role they play in ensuring financial efficiency and compliance.

Credit Statements

Nurse CE: The Trauma Center Association of America is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16459 for approved 5.5 contact hours. Certificate must be retained for 4 years after date of issue. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician CME: The Trauma Association of America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. TCAA designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.