title: Charging for ancillary items and services: 4 myths (and realities).
abstract: Because CMS does not dictate or regulate what is included on hospitals' itemized statements, there is some confusion--and several myths--about what may and may not be charged, especially in ancillary departments. Separating the myths from the realities can help control the confusion, produce more correct payments, and improve your hospital's Medicare compliance.
authors.affiliation: Financial Review Services Inc. Houston, Texas, USA. mplewis@wt.net
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000720:Ancillary Services, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000191:economics; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D017722:Hospital Charges; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D014481:United States