ExpatMedic0
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Here is one for you all. I don't know about you, but I have seen a lot of BS prehospital IV's started in my time for no reason. I once asked a provider why he started IV's on every transport and he replied "because we can."
Not only does this open the patient up to a higher risk of infections and complications, but its a costly unnecessary procedure. Furthermore, if there is no medical necessity for the IV, depending on your billing system, it could effect the patients ambulance bill or the insurance payment, which I consider fraud.
Any thoughts?
Not only does this open the patient up to a higher risk of infections and complications, but its a costly unnecessary procedure. Furthermore, if there is no medical necessity for the IV, depending on your billing system, it could effect the patients ambulance bill or the insurance payment, which I consider fraud.
Any thoughts?