Can everyone provide me with their definition of what is considered a routine supply. Here is what we use
The following would be considered non-routine, therefore chargeable
¨ Directly identifiable to the individual patient. Not customarily used for each patient visit.
¨ Furnished at the direction of a physician because of specific medical needs
¨ Either is not reusable or represents a cost for each preparation
¨ Not a personal convenience item
¨ Volume used for a patient significantly greater than normally used.
Flagler Hospital's Protocol is based upon Medicare's guidance when identifying chargeable supplies.
The following would be considered non-routine, therefore chargeable
¨ Directly identifiable to the individual patient. Not customarily used for each patient visit.
¨ Furnished at the direction of a physician because of specific medical needs
¨ Either is not reusable or represents a cost for each preparation
¨ Not a personal convenience item
¨ Volume used for a patient significantly greater than normally used.
Flagler Hospital's Protocol is based upon Medicare's guidance when identifying chargeable supplies.