Wiki Physician Billing for Supplies

[TracyAlder]

I know that when a physician bills for things such as gloves, electrodes, syringes, etc., it isn't payable, but it just one of those things I learned years ago and I don't have a source to cite.
Can anyone tell me where I can find this information?
Thanks!

 

[trarut]

Not a specific source but try the Medicare Benefit Manuals as well as bundled services policies for the private payers. That may get you started in the right direction.

 

[SharonCollachi]

Your CPT book states "Supplied Materials. Supplies and materials (e.g., sterile trays/drugs), over and above those usually included with the procedure(s) rendered are reported separately."

You can extrapolate that there ARE supplies that are usually included with the procedure.