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Findings 6 findings
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 10ABS employees must be directed to resolve disputes with Medicare prior to billing the patients.
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R2Page 10The County should exclude ABS from sending disputed payment notices to patients per Board Of Supervisors’ policy B-4 in collections.
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R3Page 10County must resolve differences in terminology used by Medicare Insurance and ABS.
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R4Page 10The County must immediately direct ABS to develop and implement written policies and procedures for detailed processing of ambulance transport billing.
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R5Page 10ABS employees must be trained on the coding of Medicare bills and on the County’s written policies and procedures. 2003/2004 El Dorado County Grand Jury Investigations & Reports 2 The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, coordinating with the above mentioned agencies, is required by Penal Code 933 and 933.05 to respond to all Findings and Recommendations contained within this report. See page vi for the proper method to respond to Findings and Recommendations. 2003/2004 El Dorado County Grand Jury Investigations & Reports 3
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.