The Case for Standardization: Why Your PIMS Codes Matter More Than You Think

Inconsistent PIMS codes don't just create an organizational headache — they undermine every financial, clinical, and operational decision that flows from your data. In this episode, we dig into what it actually costs your practice when everyone's coding differently, and why fixing it matters more than most teams realize.From the classic dental coding dilemma (does that x-ray live under dentistry, radiology, or anesthesia?) to benchmarking chaos when practices aren't speaking the same language, our guests unpack the real downstream consequences — and share practical advice on where to start. Whether you're independent or part of a group, you don't have to overhaul everything at once. Clean, standardized data is what gives your team the clarity to make confident decisions at every level.Host = Brenda Tassava Medina, CVPM, CVJPanelists:Nora Zarcone, VP, Sales and Revenue Growth at BitWerxHannah Bates, Operations Support Specialist at Encore Vet GroupBen Spinks, Co-Owner & Managing Director at Tipp City Veterinary HospitalThank you to Purina for sponsoring today's episode!Thanks for listening!Website: https://encorevet.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encoreveterinaryconsultingInstagram: @encorevetconsultingLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-veterinary-consulting