I have a problem I have not dealt with in the past.  One of our Medicare client’s went to a doctor appt in Fargo.  He is a retired cop and saw an accident so got out to take pictures and see if he could help.  The fellow who had caused the accident came running back across the parking lot, jumped in his car and back over our patient.  He is now home.  What do I do at this point.  Do we need to discharge from Medicare and do a new start of care?  I haven’t called his insurance company yet.  I haven’t had this happen in the middle of an episode.  We have had them come home after an accident and need to get a denial before we can bill Medicare.

Anyone dealt with something like this before?

Stephanie Anderson

Clearwater County Nursing Service

212 Main Avenue North

Bagley, Mn 56621

(218) 694-6581

steph.anderson@co.clearwater.mn.us