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Ambulance Billing and Medicare

Are you aware of Medicare rules for ambulance transportation? Know which instances can and cannot get reimbursed. http://goo.gl/Wwz5Su

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Ambulance Billing and Medicare

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  1. Does Medicare Pay for Ambulance Billing ? www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  2. What is Ambulance Transportation ? www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  3. Ambulance Transportation is deemed necessary during instances in which the person is severely injured or unconscious or not in a position to travel by a car. This emergency requires treatment that can be given by paramedics, accompanying an ambulance. www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  4. What is Medicare Coverage for Ambulance Transportation ? www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  5. Medicare coverage largely depends on the seriousness of the case which is based on several factors. It is paid for both ground and air, only to the nearest medical facility. www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  6. For Ambulance Transport, Medicare Covers… www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  7. Moving from a skilled nursing facility to a hospital or vice versa is paid • Patients in need of dialysis are eligible for a round trip • The provider must be a Medicare certified www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  8. Medicare Non-Covered Instances • A wheelchair van transportation is not covered by Medicare nor are paramedic intercepts • Non-emergency require a certificate by the physician stating the importance of ambulance www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  9. MBCs Role in Ambulance Transportation www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  10. Fee schedule, coding and procedural errors are common to Ambulance Transportation Billing • MBCs expertise and experience brings to you the best services that ensure no denials • Our billers skill, compliance and accuracy helps a steady flow of process amidst constant changes in Medicare regulations www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

  11. Thank You For more Details Call Now 888-357-3226 info@medicalbillersandcoders.com www.medicalbillersandcoders.com

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