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Overcome Consolidated Billing Troubles With an SNF Contract
Published on Mon Jul 26, 2010
Best bet: Use one for every SNF your provider works withTo receive payment for the technical aspects of diagnostic services your ophthalmologist performs on skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients, you should have an established written agreement with the SNF. Using a one-page contract for SNF visits can ease the consolidated billing issues you will face.Remember: The contract should list your billing information and include a disclaimer stating that you expect payment for the technical component of services rendered to Part A patients regardless of the SNF's reimbursement status with the Medicare carrier. Provide a copy of the contract to the SNF, and keep one for your records.Tip: Try using a contract and speaking to SNF management first to resolve any persistent payment problems with an SNF.As a last resort, however, you can report your problems to the local or regional overseer of nursing homes and SNFs and request an investigation [...]