25 Benchmarks for Anesthesiology Practices

Here are 20 financial benchmarks for anesthesiology practices, based on data from MGMA's Cost Survey for Anesthesia and Pain Management Practices: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data. Note: All numbers are averages.

Total provider FTE: 54.01
Total physician FTE: 27.66
Total nonphysician provider FTE: 30.23

Total AR/physician: $186,572
Total AR/provider: $87,218

Operating Cost

Total support staff: $39,976
Total business operation staff: $20,879
Total front office support staff: $3,952
Total clinical support staff: $9,490

Total general operating cost: $51,985
Information technology: $1,683
Building and occupancy: $2,608
Prof liability insurance: $12,588
Admin supplies and services: $1,958
Consulting fees: $1,048
Legal fees: $1,028
Billing purchased services: $16,021
Miscellaneous operating cost: $5,132
Furniture and equipment: $413
Furniture/equipment depreciation: $721
Other insurance premiums $955
Outside professional fees: $1,287
Promotion and marketing: $745

Total operating cost: $90,750

Related Articles on Anesthesia:
Charleston Anesthesiologist Takes First Place for Catheter Design
Anesthesiologists' Rejection of Medi-Cal Could Jeopardize Surgery Access in California
90% of Anesthesiologists Erroneously Consider LMA ProSeal and Flexible Unsafe for MRI

© Copyright ASC COMMUNICATIONS 2012. Interested in LINKING to or REPRINTING this content? View our policies by clicking here.