Billing Question

[skyking]

I had a friend transported in the Colorado recently, he just received the amb bill; he got charged for oxygen; I thought amb companys could not charge or itemize for certain supplies and ect...

[CenTexMedic]

we can and do. some providers charge a flat rate ie. BLS, ALS1 or ALS2 depending on treatment. In my service we have to note any items used in a pt's care, even gloves.

[LouisianaMedic]

Most services have a flat fee, a mileage fee and then charge for everything use. Some things are grouped under one fee such as bandaging supplies - one fee covers from 1 4x4 to 100 4x4's... but to your answer yes they bill or individual items along with flat fee and mileage fee...

[TurkII]

Personally I always thought we should bill by the pound of the patient.

Lbs. X # of lifts = Total Cost.

That would be great.

[EMSBillingMan1]

Yes, you can charge for oxygen!

[EFD840]

It probably depends on your state rules.

In Alabama we cannot itemize. It is a flat rate plus mileage.

I do, however, like the by-the-pound idea! :D