Office Charge for paperwork

Office Charge for paperwork

Carla Craft

1/28/2013

We had a patient recently come into our office for a diabetic shoe
evaluation. Patient was told from another O & P facility that they
charge a $25 office charge to complete the Medicare paperwork. My
understanding is that if you participate with Medicare, you cannot
charge the patient a separate fee for evaluating or for paperwork fees.
If I am incorrect, please respond.

 

I am assuming the facility wanted to charge $25 for the evaluation
appointment just in case the physician notes did not meet the criteria
for documenting medical necessity.

 

Thanks!

 

Carla Craft

Virginia Prosthetics, Inc.

4338 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA 24012

Direct Line: 540-562-8989

Fax: 540-366-3050

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