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Home My WebLink About20000524 "Rik COLORADO February 22, 2000 Mr. Jerry Mangan 12298 8`h Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Mother's Ambulance Bill Dear Mr. Mangan: Thank you for writing about your mother's ambulance bill. I have been asked to respond to your concerns. First of all, it is unfortunate that you were mislead by the Medicare employee. The $250 "fair sum" quoted to you is very dated information. Medicare officials are, in fact, making massive changes in the way they reimburse for ambulance services. These changes were supposed to take effect this year. It appears, however, that they probably won't actually change until January' 2001. Secondly, Weld County Ambulance charges are based on the actual cost to provide services. We are a non-profit enterprise department of Weld County Government. Our operating expenses are met entirely by the fees we charge. We receive no tax dollars for our operation. Lastly, a recent survey of comparable ambulance services indicates our costs and fees are among the lowest on the front range. The fact that Weld County has a state-wide reputation for having one of the best Ambulance Services in Colorado is a true indicator of value. I hope I have addressed all of your concerns and questions. If not, please feel free to contact me at any time. I would also be happy to provide any other information you need. Thanks again for writing. Si . erely, Gary M. Ms abe, Director 41G 2000-0524 • a-/ 7- a-K CORRESPONDENCE RESPONSE DEPARTMENT OF J 4nb s oeAtteUs) * * * PLEASE RESPOND WITHIN THREE DAYS* * * IF RESPONSE WILL BE DELAYED, PLEASE NOTIFY"CTB GROUP" BY E-MAIL OF EXPECTED DATE FOR RESPONSE. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Narrative: GB DH GV BK MG BOARD ACTION: (Initial by Approval) Agree with Recommendation !`/ i// ✓ V Worksession METHOD OF RESPONSE: - Board Action - Work Session Letter (Attached) - Telephone Call - No Response (explain) • epartme Head Signature M:\CAROL\O PMAN\RDCOM P2 utAgitcepttbet_ ponsatle,,cra_ q•iv. a000 yyvai Cr C _ - . (A40 r � aez? 62') • _ark,401.4,47e:04 tk (ivrS& c7 - jk /Let t 5-Z1A .41411 S errs Ili' cAsei 14,,ut, 4 YYLee-1:13/.5 /12a- Cii r 3 o Co On a 0"--r^-1:44--47:414Altriii---- jilt ‘421/p/KetreLLe.erRa (6� 202804324 THIS IS• NOT A BILL �7 Explanation of Your Medicare Part B B enefits Summary of this notice dated January 20, 2000 Total charges: $ 620.00 MMM THELMA M MANGAN Total Medicare approved: $ 214.29 3151 20TH ST arca= NO 110 We are paying you: $ 171 .43 GREELEY CO 80634-6554 Your total responsibility: $ 560.00 Your Medicare number is: 510-09-7489A Your provider did not accept assignment. v Details about:this natice(See the back for:more information.) Claim control number 02-00010-087-870 Fr BILL SUBMITTED BY: Weld Cnty Arab (C64603) t Mailing address: 1121 M St, Greeley, CO 80631-9587 See Medicare Notes Dates services and Service Codes Charge ®proved Below Dec 8 , 1999 1 Basic emer sep mile & supply (A0362-SH) $ 495.00 $ 180.00 a Dec 8, 1999 2 Basic life support mileage (A0380-SH) 20.00 7.06 a Dec 8, 1999 1 Ambulance 02 life sustaining (A0422-SH) 45.00 27.23 a Dec 8 , 1999 1 Als IV drug therapy supplies (A0394-SH) + 60.00 + 0.00 b,c Total $ 620.00 $ 214.29 d Your provider(s) did not accept assignment. We are paying you the amount that we owe you. See #4 on the back. Notes: Cr>vvith,oat . �.74t a The approved amount is based on the customary charge. en any,.p� � ./2j a ooa' b Payment for this service is included in the ambulance rate. c Your doctor cannot charge you more than the Medicare limiting charge for the major service. d This information is being sent to your private insurer. They will review it to see if additional benefits can be paid. Send any questions regarding your supplemental benefits to them. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MEDICARE: You can protect yourself from some pneumococcal infections by getting a pneumococcal vaccination. Medicare Part B will pay for your vaccination. One pneumococcal vaccination may be all you ever need. IMPORTANT If you ate qucstious.iyy issj{not c . cail qMe dicare�yP��art S att(3031831 2661 332-6 8 �us at A ddi tifatt , 730 yy5S^gns , Suits100. ( olden, 00 80401 ou cn write .' edicat Operations, PO Bo f+ t E 4� .581s <6028 ;Y .�� s notice if.pou,contact tis To appeal our,decision. you must 7RIT E tQ nss iirc Th1y 2(l y 20©0 Sec#2 on;t&back � � < &7d` e33 G779' Hello