If she could not sit up and had to remain lying down per doctor's order,
would not the doctor say it was a medical necessity? The doctor is the
gatekeeper to Medicare benefits--I am only asking. Many times I have
found that there is just not proper documention on the part of medical
clinicians.
> Medicare only pays for medically necessary ambulance transports. IF the
> transport was not in an ambulance, the facility can bill the family.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 6:20 PM
> Subject: Is this Legal?
>
>
> 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.
> Thank you.
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