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The document outlines the billing policies, test cancellation procedures, CPT coding responsibilities, and quality assurance practices for St. Joseph Hospital Laboratory. It emphasizes the importance of accurate patient information for billing and specimen identification, details the laboratory's operational guidelines for outpatient and inpatient services, and describes the processes for handling reportable diseases and send-out testing. Additionally, it highlights the laboratory's commitment to quality improvement through established protocols and regular monitoring.

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Begin by filling out the billing information section. Ensure you provide the patient's full legal name, date of birth, and contact details including phone numbers and addresses for both the patient and guarantor.
Next, enter the ordering physician's complete name along with their relationship to the patient. Include all necessary insurance details such as policy numbers and addresses.
In the diagnosis section, accurately input the ICD-9 code or reason for testing. This is crucial for proper billing and compliance.
Review all entries for accuracy before submitting. Proper identification of specimens is essential; ensure that each specimen is labeled correctly as per guidelines.

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What is the purpose of a medical policy?

Medical policies are Plan documents used to support coverage decisions for specific medical, surgical, or dental procedures, and behavioral health services, drugs, other ancillary services, or devices. Medical policies frequently address medical necessity or investigational status based on the contract definitions.

Why is policy in healthcare important?

Health policy is critical because it helps establish guidelines that benefit patients, healthcare organizations and our healthcare system. Having protocols can help prevent human error and poor communication around medical decisions.

Why did St Joseph Hospital close?

Our thorough planning process has determined that we can safely close St. Josephs Hospital on or before March 22, 2024, due to longstanding low patient census in addition to operational and staffing challenges.

What is the purpose of hospital policy?

Hospital policies and procedures (PPs) are tools to guide staff towards accomplishing the hospitals goals, and to ensure compliance with federal and state legal requirements as well as applicable accreditation standards.

Why do hospitals have policies?

Hospital policies are rules, codes of behavior, and regulations that are meant to guide workers in the course of their duties. They are used to ensure that a hospitals services are properly carried out and that healthcare regulations regarding these services are complied with.