Expect CMS to continue pressuring The Joint Commission (TJC) and other accrediting organizations (AO) to find more of the serious life safety, environment of care, and infection control issues the federal agency says they are still missing during surveys.
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Fire Engine non transport billing codes to Auto Insurance
I am receiving requests to bill for Fire Department /Fire Engine services. Firehouses in our area are looking for revenue. It has been difficult researching the non-transport coding as everything is tied to the ambulance. This is when the Fire Engine is the first responder on the scene. Does anyone have experience in billing Auto Insurance for a Fire Engine non-transport service? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Cindy
Cindy
Fire doors, drills, and the ED; Joint Commission clarifies Life Safety Code requirements
In May, The Joint Commission issued clarifications on its 2012 Life Safety Code® (LSC)–related requirements for fire doors, fire drills, and emergency department (ED) occupancy. Here’s a look at the four clarifications and what they mean.