The key details to know:
1. Operating room and total visit times are key aspects of a case’s total cost.
2. Payer mix can be included as an indirect expense.
3. Including as much detail as possible can help staff record trends in inefficiencies, differences in spending and waste.
4. Separating the cost of implants and supplies can help compare surgeons by case and identify savings opportunities.
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