Activity Description
Implementation of a cost display for laboratory and radiographic orders, such as costs that can be obtained through the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule.
| Activity ID | Activity Weighting | Sub-Category Name |
|---|---|---|
| IA_PSPA_25 | Medium | Patient Safety & Practice Assessment |
Objective & Validation Documentation
Objective: Help eligible ordering clinicians easily obtain information on the cost of laboratory and radiography orders, allowing them to manage their costs strategically.
Validation Documentation: Demonstration of cost transparency by displaying costs for laboratory and radiography at the point-of-order for ordering clinicians. Include the following element:
1) Cost display for laboratory and radiographic orders – Documentation (e.g., screenshot, report from the electronic health record, written display procedure) of laboratory and radiographic costs at the point-of-order.