Definition
Patient revenue comprises all revenue received by, and due to, an establishment in respect of individual patient liability for accommodation and other establishment charges. All patient revenue is to be grouped together regardless of source of payment (Commonwealth, health fund, insurance company, direct from patient) or status of patient (whether inpatient or non-inpatient, private or compensable). Gross revenue should be reported.
Note: The Commonwealth contribution in respect of residential aged care service patients should be included under patient revenue.
Components
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Data Element Concept (this item)Establishment—revenue (patient)
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Object ClassEstablishment
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PropertyRevenue
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Conceptual DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
Record as currency up to hundreds of millions of dollars.
Health expenditure:
Patient revenue is a significant source of income for most establishments. For some establishments (principally the private sector) it is the major source of income. Patient revenue data is important for any health financing analyses or studies at the national level.
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