[Histonet] 2. fte in histogy based on cpt codes (Nina J. Rich)

[Algeo, Lacie A]

Hi Nina,
If possible, run away from this process...fast!  The NSH and the CAP have an excellent paper on staffing based on block volumes.  If you would like, I can send it to you.  That said, our establishment uses CPT counts for our staffing, however, it is not based on the type of CPT code.  An 88309 is treated the same as an 88342 and so on and so forth.  We get budgeted approximately .25 FTE hours for each fee code performed.  This includes techs and lab assistants.  So, if we had 200 fee codes in a day (IHC, SS, Gross and Micro etc.), we would be budgeted fifty hours, or 6.25 FTE for the day.  Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Lacie

Lacie Algeo, HTL (ASCP)MB
Histology Supervisor
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Laboratory
101 W 8th Ave
L-2
Spokane, WA 99204
509-474-4418
FAX 509-474-2052
lacie.algeo at providence.org


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Today's Topics:

   1. Thermo Shandon excelsior help (Charles Riley)
   2. fte in histogy based on cpt codes (Nina J. Rich)


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Does anyone using these machines have a problem with the alcohol levels in A1. My machine will not suction the alcohol out of the A1 container even though it is completely full.

If anyone knows how to fix this problem (other than getting a service tech out to fix it) I would greatly appreciate it. We are getting a new processor on Friday of this week so our current processor is not under a service contract.

Thanks in advance

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Charles Riley BS  HT, HTL(ASCP)CM

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Is anyone using CPT codes to calculate their FTE/variable labor for histology and cytology?   For example how much time would be calculated for each 88305?  In the main lab they use 20 minutes as a unit so if a procedure takes 40  minutes it would equal  2 Dir Variable labor units.  If so, can you share what each code would equal In time or units. I realize it would have to be an average due to varying blocks counts for each case.  Any input would greatly be appreciated. Thanks. Jean



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