This document provides an overview of the Charge Description Master (CDM) update process at a hospital. It discusses: 1. What a CDM is - it is a computerized list of charge codes for all billable services that forms the core of the hospital's billing process. Each clinical department is responsible for maintaining their section of the CDM. 2. The key players in the CDM update process - the CDM Coordinator processes requests and communicates updates, while the Finance Manager establishes pricing methodology and reviews new items. 3. The 3-step CDM update process - which involves accessing the online request form, selecting single or multiple requests, and receiving a confirmation for approved updates.

1. UPDATING THE CHARGE
DESCRIPTION MASTER (CDM)
Revenue Integrity Department
March 2010

2. WHAT IS A CDM?
 Charge Description Master
 Computerized list of charge codes for all billable
services provided by the hospital
 CORE of the billing process
 Each revenue producing department is responsible
for their CDM maintenance
 All CDM entries must be compliant with government
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3. KEY PLAYERS
 CDM Coordinator
 Processes all CDM requests
 Communicates coding/billing updates
 CDM reviews
 Finance Manager
 Establishes pricing methodology
 Communicates all pricing changes
 Reviews new procedures & supplies
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4. CDM PROCESS MADE EASY
o Step 1: Shands Infonet/Links/Chargemaster
o Step 2: Single or Multiple Request?
oSingle- Follow the system prompts
oMultiple- use for 5 or more items per day/dept
o Separate form for Procedures & Supplies
o Email form to Chargemaster@jax.ufl.edu
o Step 3: Confirmations
oSingle- automatic confirmation
oMultiple- CDM Coordinator will send email
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5. Step 1:
Infonet/Links/Chargemaster
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6. Step 2: CDM Electronic
Request Form
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Step 2: Select the
appropriate single or
multiple request
form

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Supply or Procedure?
Single
Request

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Note: A PMM# is required for each supply.
Single
Request/
Supplies

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Addition, Change or Deletion?

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Supply Addition Form
Supply Revenue Codes

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Procedure Addition Form

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Step 3:
Confirmation/
Single Request

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Multiple Supply Request Form

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Multiple Procedure Request Form
Multiple Procedure Request Form

15. WRAP UP
 Policy Reviews
 Process Live CDM Requests
 Q & A
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