NWAU calculators 2014–15

To assist in applying the National Efficient Price Determination 2014–15 price weights and adjustments, the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority released operating versions of the National Weighted Activity Unit (NWAU) calculators described in the National Pricing Model Technical Specification 2014–15. The introductory steps required to download and operate the calculators in Microsoft Excel are set out in the Explanatory Notes.

Access SAS-based calculators for 2014–15 here. Public hospital managers seeking assistance with implementation are asked to contact their jurisdictional representative.

NWAU14 calculator user guide (PDF)

NWAU14 calculator user guide (PDF)

NWAU calculators are available for each service stream below.

2014–15 NWAU calculators

Service stream	.xls format	.xlsm format
Acute admitted services	Acute admitted Acute admitted	Acute admitted Acute admitted
Subacute and non-acute admitted services	Subacute and non-acute admitted Subacute and non-acute admitted	Subacute and non-acute admitted Subacute and non-acute admitted
Emergency department services	Emergency department UDG Emergency department UDG	Emergency department UDG Emergency department UDG Emergency department URG Emergency department URG
Non-admitted outpatient services	Non-admitted outpatient Non-admitted outpatient	Non-admitted outpatient Non-admitted outpatient