Research Article

New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study

Table 2

Examples of the procedure clusters, split into subgroups of procedure clusters using a root operation.

OMFS groups (root operation)Code M

Scalp
Include: scalp and subgaleal soft tissuesM01
Diagnostic procedures and non-operative proceduresM0101
Operative proceduresM0102
Miscellaneous proceduresM0104
Other procedures and operationsM0199

Tooth and periodontium (root operation)Code D

Oral examinationD01
Oral examination proceduresD0121
Radiographs/Diagnostic imagingD02
Intraoral filmD0222
Extraoral filmD0223
OthersD0299

M: oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS).
D: tooth and periodontium.