Evaluation testing done at another center

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Hi everyone,I know we have talked about this in the past… Most everyone sends a letter with the donor/recipient when they have evaluation testing done at a location other than their own center. The form generally asks for someone to sign and fax it back to theTFC with confirmation that they will accept payment at Medicare allowable fees. Does anyone know who actually signs the form stating that they agree to the terms of reimbursement at the Medicare Allowable Fee Schedule? Do any of you have these forms routed to you for signature if the patient is coming to your center for testing, from another center? How does this process work at your center? Thanks much! If you prefer to call me to discuss this process, that would be greatly appreciated! M. Christiansen, BAS, RNTransplant Financial Case Manager DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program100 Michigan NEMC 231Grand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: Pager: Fax: lisa.christiansen@...

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We don’t obtain signatures. We just send the letter with the orders. I also send an Explanation of Payment letter with the payment of the bill. I haven’t

had any trouble with this process.

Sara Danner

| Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical Center | Springfield, IL

Phone: | Fax: | E-mail:

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Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 4:29 PM

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Subject: Evaluation testing done at another center

Hi everyone,

I know we have talked about this in the past… Most everyone sends a letter with the donor/recipient when they have evaluation testing done at a location other than their own center.

The form generally asks for someone to sign and fax it back to theTFC with confirmation that they will accept payment at Medicare allowable fees. Does anyone know who actually signs the form stating that they agree to the terms of reimbursement at the Medicare

Allowable Fee Schedule? Do any of you have these forms routed to you for signature if the patient is coming to your center for testing, from another center? How does this process work at your center?

Thanks much! If you prefer to call me to discuss this process, that would be greatly appreciated!

M. Christiansen, BAS, RN

Transplant Financial Case Manager

DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program

100 Michigan NE

MC 231

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone:

Pager: Fax:

lisa.christiansen@...

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[Guest guest]

We don’t obtain signatures. We just send the letter with the orders. I also send an Explanation of Payment letter with the payment of the bill. I haven’t

had any trouble with this process.

Sara Danner

| Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical Center | Springfield, IL

Phone: | Fax: | E-mail:

danner.sara@...

CHOOSE GREAT.

CHOOSE MEMORIAL.

From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ]

On Behalf Of lisa.christiansen@...

Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 4:29 PM

To: txfinancialcoordinators

Subject: Evaluation testing done at another center

Hi everyone,

I know we have talked about this in the past… Most everyone sends a letter with the donor/recipient when they have evaluation testing done at a location other than their own center.

The form generally asks for someone to sign and fax it back to theTFC with confirmation that they will accept payment at Medicare allowable fees. Does anyone know who actually signs the form stating that they agree to the terms of reimbursement at the Medicare

Allowable Fee Schedule? Do any of you have these forms routed to you for signature if the patient is coming to your center for testing, from another center? How does this process work at your center?

Thanks much! If you prefer to call me to discuss this process, that would be greatly appreciated!

M. Christiansen, BAS, RN

Transplant Financial Case Manager

DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program

100 Michigan NE

MC 231

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone:

Pager: Fax:

lisa.christiansen@...

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Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.