Our multispecialty group has recently added several internal medicine groups so we are getting used to billing Medicare. The question I have circles around convenience fees for venipuncuture/lab draw.
My understanding is that the Medicare reimbursement for 36415 is $0. Our offices would still like to offer the convenience of lab draws to the patients. Can we no charge the 36415, and then charge a convenience fee of say $15 to the patient. If so - are we required to give an ABN for this charge?
Thank you in advance for your insite.
Lee Ann CPC, CHA, CHC, CHPC
My understanding is that the Medicare reimbursement for 36415 is $0. Our offices would still like to offer the convenience of lab draws to the patients. Can we no charge the 36415, and then charge a convenience fee of say $15 to the patient. If so - are we required to give an ABN for this charge?
Thank you in advance for your insite.
Lee Ann CPC, CHA, CHC, CHPC