Re: Is this Legal?

[Michelle Witges]

I have noticed that when a question is posed to the group and they're not sure of the answer, there is not a lot of response.  I personally would think that if they are strict bedrest it would be covered by medicare a. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:26 PM Subject: Is this Legal? In a message dated 12/9/2003 6:27:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Scenario; A Part A resident develops a suspected DVT and is ordered to the local acute hospital for ultrasound. Since the woman is on strict bedrest, she is transported via gurney by our local transport company. Resident returns and our Administrator states family must pay for this transport! Is this legal? I need as many responses as possible. I received exactly one response to this question. Thank you all so much!