by Medical Billing | Sep 7, 2015 | Medicare payment basics
Can I bill for drug wastage from a multi-dose/multiuse vial or package of drug or biological? Answer: Providers may not bill for drug wastage for multi-does/multiuse vials or packages from which an amount is administered to one patient Even if a provider is unable to...
by Lori | Aug 26, 2015 | Medicare payment basics
To qualify for Medicare Part A coverage of SNF services, the following conditions must be met: ◘ The beneficiary was an inpatient of a hospital for a medically necessary stay of at least 3 consecutive days; ◘ The beneficiary transferred to a participating SNF within...
by Lori | Jul 16, 2015 | Medicare payment basics
MEDICARE PROGRAM NON COVERED SERVICES3)Services and Supplies That Have Been Denied as Bundled or Included in the Basic Allowance of Another Service The following services and supplies that have been denied as bundled or included in the basic allowance of another...
by Lori | Jul 7, 2015 | Medicare payment basics
Railroad Medicare covers certain supplies if you have Medicare Part B and have diabetes. These supplies include: • Blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies • Therapeutic shoes and inserts • Insulin pumps...
by Lori | Jun 28, 2015 | Medicare payment basics
NOT COVERED ITEMS AND SERVICE UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM AND APPLICABLE EXCEPTIONS (2) Non-Covered Items and Services A) Custodial Care Custodial care furnished in the beneficiary’s home or an institution is not covered. Custodial care is personal care that does...