Cost items dimension

This dimension defines the cost object to which costs are allocated during the unit cost calculation processes for all methods. It can be a chargeable activity or item, thus the foreign key reference to CDM codes, but it can also be a non-chargeable item. The cost item can also be created during a Direct to Encounter costing process, whereby the encounters can be assigned cost items based on business rules.

TIP: You can manage your dimension tables by downloading them in spreadsheet form so that you can make larger changes more easily. You can then upload the spreadsheet with the changes back into the system. For more information, see Editing a dimension using a spreadsheet.

Accessing the dimension

From the Enterprise Decision Support home page, in the Data control section, select Maintain data > Core dimensions > Cost items.

Adding or editing a cost item

To add or edit a cost item

  1. Do one of the following:

    • To add a cost item, select Add Row. The new row appears at the bottom of the table.

      IMPORTANT: If you add a new record that already exists in the table, the system will overwrite the original column values with your new entries when you save your changes. We recommend that you review your entries before saving any changes.

    • To edit a cost item, in the Actions column for the existing cost item, select the notepad icon .

  2. Complete the columns, as needed. A description of each column is located in the following "Column descriptions" section.

  3. When you finish making changes, select Save. After you save, the table will show any new cost items in order by the Cost item ID column.

Deleting a cost item

To delete a cost item

  1. In the Actions column for the existing cost item, select the trash can icon .

  2. At the confirmation prompt, select OK.

Column descriptions

This section provides descriptions for each column in the table:

NOTE: The table may show some columns that are related to other Syntellis products, or have been created specifically for your organization. If you need help with these columns, contact your Syntellis Implementation Consultant or Syntellis Support.

Cost item ID - Axiom ID associated with the cost item.

Cost item - Unique alphanumeric code associated with the cost item.

Description - Detailed description for the cost item.

Department - Default department for the cost item.

NOTE: If a cost item is used across multiple departments, you must set it up for each department.

CDM code - Reference to the CDM code potentially associated to the cost item, if not set to the default.

Revenue code - UB revenue code associated with a chargeable cost item in an institutional setting where UB billing is supported.

CPT - CPT code associated with a chargeable cost item in an institutional or professional setting.

Type - Client-controlled Type indicator helpful in filtering cost items of particular nature or category. This can be used to indicate different cost treatment in the costing process.

HCPCS ID - HCPCS code associated with a chargeable cost item in an institutional or professional setting.

Create date - Date the cost item was created.