Find fee data and information
Hospitals with level I, II, or III trauma centers must include trauma activation fee data and information in Report 24B as part of their Annual Report.
You can find Report 24B in the Hospital Reporting System (HRS).
Each Report 24B includes
- The federal fiscal year of the trauma activation fee
- The hospital name, trauma level, and revenue code
- The minimum and maximum trauma fee charge
- The total and individual charges for each patient type
- The individual and total inpatient and outpatient discharges
- Patient charges, including inpatient, outpatient, and the total
Trauma activation fee resources
Trauma activation fee background
Trauma levels and center overview
In 2007, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officially said hospitals can serve as “trauma centers.” In this role, level I, II, and III trauma centers can bill and receive payment.
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) ensures the official centers have all the resources listed in the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.
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Trauma centers use billing codes to track services. Hospitals follow NUBC and CMS rules to figure out when and if the trauma activation fee should be charged.
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Connecticut has 13 State-and ACS-approved trauma centers. These centers undergo strict professional check-ups every three years.
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The ACS makes sure a hospital’s resources match those listed in Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.
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A trauma activation fee is a one-off charge when the hospital’s expert team is called in to help. The fees help trauma centers afford care.
Trauma center level resources
Learn how the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), American College of Surgeons (ACS), and National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) provide trauma activation rules, charges, and billing. Take a deeper dive into Connecticut’s trauma activation fee field, including important statistics, laws, and patient information.
Trauma center capabilities and resource needs
Elements of capabilities and resources
General description
Center serves as comprehensive regional resource and is a tertiary care facility central to trauma system. Provides total care for every aspect of injury - from prevention through rehabilitation.
Trauma centers in ConnecticutConnecticut Children’s Medical Center (Pediatric)
Hartford Hospital
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Yale-New Haven Hospital (Adult, Pediatric)
By general surgeons.
Onsite prompt availabilitySpecialty care in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial, pediatric, critical care, etc.
Referral sourceIs a referral source for communities in nearby regions.
QualityIncorporate a comprehensive quality assessment program.
Prevention and education - staffProvide continuing education of the trauma team members.
Prevention and education - publicProvide leadership in prevention and public education to surrounding communities Operate an organized teaching and research effort to help direct new innovations in trauma care.
Programs offered to patientsOffer programs for substance abuse screening and patient intervention.
Volume requirementsMeet minimum requirement for annual volume of severely injured patients.
General description
Facility able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients.
Trauma centers in ConnecticutBridgeport Hospital
Danbury Hospital
Norwalk Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Stamford Hospital
Waterbury Hospital
By general surgeons.
Onsite prompt availabilitySpecialty care in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, and critical care.
Referral sourceMay refer tertiary care needs such as cardiac surgery, hemodialysis, and microvascular surgery to a Level I Trauma Center
QualityIncorporate a comprehensive quality assessment program.
Prevention and education - staffProvide trauma prevention and continuing education programs for staff.
Prevention and education - publicInvolved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities.
Programs offered to patientsN/A
Volume requirementsN/A
General description
Facility has demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care, and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.
Trauma centers in ConnecticutThe Hospital of Central𠊌onnecticut
William W. Backus Hospital
By emergency medicine physicians.
Onsite prompt availabilityGeneral surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Referral sourceHave developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center
QualityIncorporate a comprehensive quality assessment program.
Prevention and education - staffOffer continued education of the nursing and allied health personnel or the trauma team.
Prevention and education - publicInvolved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities.
Programs offered to patientsN/A
Volume requirementsN/A