Snf- 36415

I have a SNF that is denying payment for the 36415 stating that this is excluded from consolidated billing. However, Medicare took back their payment advising that this is the responsibility of the SNF. Is there anything in writing to show that the SNF should be paying for this service? Thank you in advance for your help.

Jan 14th, 2011 -

who are you

billing for? Hospital? Doctor? Lab?

Jan 17th, 2011 -

Snf - 36415

we are billing for the physician.

Jan 17th, 2011 -

and...

your doctor drew the blood in the NH? I am confused. SNF's have contracted labs that do blood work that the doctor orders. If he had to draw it (tech could not get blood or special testing of some type) try 36410- MD blood draw.