Net revenue per patient day is calculated as net patient revenue divided by patient days. What does this measure indicate?

• A. Net revenue per patient day equals total revenue divided by patient days
• B. Net revenue per patient day equals gross revenue divided by patient days
• C. Net revenue per patient day equals net patient revenue divided by patient days
• D. Net revenue per patient day equals operating cash flow divided by patient days

Answer: (C)

This measures the average amount of revenue actually earned for each day of patient care after adjustments. It uses net patient revenue, which subtracts contractual allowances, discounts, charity care, and bad debts, so it reflects what the organization expects to collect. Dividing that figure by patient days normalizes revenue to care volume, letting you compare performance across periods or facilities even if the number of patient days changes. The other options describe gross revenue or cash flow per day, neither of which captures the revenue actually realized per day of care after the necessary adjustments.