Reimbursement

[Monica Sorg]

I'm sure this has been discussed in detail at some point, but I can't recall.  I am ignorant when it comes to reimbursement issues.  I realize that the nurses putting in the PICCs/MLs in LTC don't always have ultrasounds, but for those who do and can produce hard copy images of the vessel being cannulated, can the facilities bill insurance companies and medicare?  I was thinking about this issue last night and thought the same thing you did, Leigh Ann.  The political route may be necessary.  I've always wanted to bring a cause before congress : )   Monica Sorg, RN CRNI Infusion Nurse Specialist University of Louisville Hospital Louisville, KY ----------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Disclaimer This message, including any attachments, is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law, including PHI (Protected Health Information) covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.  If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender or contact the University of Louisville Health Care I.S. helpdesk at 502.562.3637 to report an inadvertently received message. -----------------------------------------------------