Quality Reports - Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Center
Liver Disorders-Charges and Length of Stay
Why we measure it - We realize the importance of not having a child stay in the hospital any longer than necessary. The average time a child is in the hospital depends on many factors including how serious the illness or injury.
What this means - Children's Hospital charges significantly lower per visit and has a significantly lower average severity-adjusted length of stay for Liver Disorders compared to the national average while keeping survival rates high.
About the data - This data reflects the average adjusted charge per day and the average number of days a child stays in the hospital, depending on the diagnosis, for children with liver disorders at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin compared to Pediatric Hospital Information System (PHIS) peers. PHIS hospitals represent other leading free-standing pediatric hospitals.
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What we're doing to provide the best care:
- Twelve of our gastroenterology specialists are listed in the 2007-2008 Best Doctors in America® database. The 40,000 U.S. physicians who make the list represent the top 3 to 5 percent of the nation's practicing board-certified physicians.
- We have a highly specialized outpatient surgery area staffed by nurses and other pediatric experts trained in the care of our patients. They keep the unit running smoothly, anticipate parents' questions and provide education to parents on what to look for and how to take care of their child at home.
- We provide medically necessary health care to patients in our service area regardless of their ability to pay.
- If patients are unable to pay their portion of the bill, our financial counselors can help with a payment plan, or see if they are eligible for Charity Care or a self-pay discount.
Patients/Families:
- Be an advocate for your child. Participate in daily bedside clinical discussions, and provide any information about your child that may be helpful to staff.
- Follow medical instructions fully and carefully before and after surgery.
- Ask questions if you don't understand the plan of care or if you are not sure how to care for your child at home.
- Attend any and all follow-up appointments.
- Bring your insurance card with you to your appointment so we can accurately file your claim for you.
- If your insurance plan requires a referral, make sure your primary care physician gives proper authorization for your visit to Children's Hospital.
- Understand that Children's Hospital clinics are not typical doctor's offices and your insurance might apply hospital outpatient charges to your deductible or insurance co-payment.
- Be prepared to pay your co-payment at the time of your visit.
- If your child was seen in the hospital or clinic, you might receive more than one bill. Children's Hospital bills for clinic staff, supplies, medical records, etc. The Medical College of Wisconsin bills for the physicians' services.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment so we can gather needed information from you before you see the doctor.
If you have questions about this data or information, e-mail us or call (414) 266-6726.
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