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|December 15, 2007
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Establishing a cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) laboratory is feasible and profitable, requiring approximately 300 tests annually to break even. This valuable service can enhance practice reputation and patient volume.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
  • Medical Practice Management
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a valuable, noninvasive diagnostic tool.
  • Medical practice adoption of CPET may be hindered by operational and financial concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review coding and supervision for simple and complex pulmonary stress testing.
  • To perform a cost-benefit analysis for establishing a CPET laboratory.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized program evaluation and review technique (PERT) for workflow analysis.
  • Generated an income statement detailing fixed and variable costs.
  • Conducted a cost-volume-profit (break-even) analysis using laboratory data.

Main Results:

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  • Calculated an annual break-even point of 300 tests, assuming an even split between simple and complex procedures.
  • Incorporated payer mix and reimbursement data into the financial model.
  • Developed a calculator tool for CPET laboratory financial analysis, available upon request.

Conclusions:

  • Developing a CPET laboratory is achievable and potentially profitable.
  • CPET laboratories can enhance a practice's quality leadership and attract more patients.
  • Investing in managerial accounting for CPET services may offer significant returns in a competitive healthcare market.