RE: Blood transfusions

[Richardson, Christine]

I believe if the transfusion would billed to Medicare.Any one out there have an opinion? I'm only 80% sure on this. [Richardson, Christine]  nal Message----- From: Libby Cawthorn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Blood transfusions Was sent to the hospital -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Richardson, Christine Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:27 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Blood transfusions  If you mean are they charged to the facility? Was this person sent to the hospital or was the res in the hospital at the time? CAR -----Original Message----- From: Libby Cawthorn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 6:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Blood transfusions Did not receive answer so am resending.   Are blood transfusions that are typed and crossed and given in a hospital out-patient setting bundled back to the SNF in the nursing home? LC   NOTE: This e-mail message may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure.  It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way. Delete it immediately and contact the sender as soon as possible by the reply option or by telephone at the telephone number listed (if available).  In the event you cannot fulfill your obligation or there has been any improper release of this information, please contact the Privacy Officer at Carondelet Health at (816) 943-4611.