We were told by a consulting group that since there is no CPT code for
"Handling Charges" we could not bill. We ask the patient for a credit card
to bill Fedex charges if we are able to talk to them. 

We only charge for recuts if requested by an attorney. j:>) 

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tom T. McNemar [SMTP:TMcNemar@lmhealth.org]
> Sent:	Thursday, June 21, 2001 9:45 AM
> To:	Histonet (E-mail)
> Subject:	sendouts and consults....
> 
> 
> I know this has been discussed before but I cannot locate the topic in the
> archives........
> 
> It seems that we are constantly sending out blocks and slides for
> consults.
> We do not currently charge for this but I think we should.  I was
> wondering
> what is done at other institutions?  Do you charge?  Separate charge for
> blocks and slides?  Charge for recuts?  Thanks.
> 
> 
> Tom Mc Nemar, HT(ASCP)
> Histology Supervisor
> Licking Memorial Hospital
> Newark, Ohio  43055
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