Summary: Response To Laboratory Appeals

My unknown organism #6 is Morganella morganii, which is a gram-negative bacillus rods commonly found in the environment and also in the intestinal tracts of humans, mammals, and reptiles as a normal flora. (3, 5) This bacterium Morganella morganii, was first discovered in the 1906 by a British bacteriologist named H. de R. Morgan. (2) Despite its wide distribution, it is an uncommon cause of community-acquired infection and is most often encountered inpostoperative and other nosocomial settings. (2, 3) Morganella morganii infections respond well to appropriate antibiotic therapy; however, its

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The Process of Identification of an Unknown Bacteria Entering the medical field, it is important to understand the way bacteria function and grow. Understanding bacteria allows nurses and doctors to have a clear understanding how to fight bacteria and prevent major infections. The study of microbiology requires more than an academic understanding but also a hands on understanding of lab techniques and aseptic techniques. Lab methods that have been learned throughout this semester will be used to identify the unknown bacteria.

This letter is in response to Sara Lipe’s inquiry submitted to your office and received by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, on June 3, 2016.

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The experiments conducted for this lab report focused on water contamination and filtration. Experiment 1 was effects of groundwater contamination. Oil, vinegar, and laundry detergent were added to clean water with no means of filtration. The clean water was found to be contaminated. A filtration system consisting of cheesecloth and 60 ml of soil was created and the contaminated samples were filtered through it. The soil and cheese cloth did not affectively filter the contaminants. Experiment 2 focused on

The purpose of the Unknown Lab is to practice and implement all that was learned in this microbiology lab this semester about the different test used in identification of an unknown bacteria and to effectively identify an unknown bacterium.

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Damages: The demand pack provided by plaintiff’s counsel indicates gross medicals of $27,358.71. Most of that was paid by Blue Cross Blue Shield, which has a subrogation interest in the amount of $3,956.73.

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Borbely had physician appointment with his PCP Dr. Boggs and cardiac. Mr. Borbely declined surgery with cardiac physician. Medical records were requested from Henry Ford Hospital. Mr. Borbely had a neuropsychological testing and Dr. Kamoo is in the progress of contact his nephew for a review. Dr. Boggs felt Mr. Borbely had a dramatic cognitive changes compared to one year prior to the accident and is looking forward to the neuropsychological results. Dr. Boggs did feel Mr. Borbely had a head injury. I was contacted by claims adjuster confirming medical records status and informed that at this time to close his

There are many reasons why Mark Flannery's insurance claim could have rejected last month. The bill could have been sent to the wrong insurance office. Mark's demographic information could not have been accurate when the claim was submitted. The effective date of coverage could cause a claim to reject if the insured's date of service was beforehand. Although the diagnosis codes were correct was this service covered by Mark's insurance plan? Mark may need a prior authorization for the service he received if it was covered. Not verifying insurance initially can cause a lot of problems resulting in rejected claims and also improper claim submittal. There are specific guidelines when submitting claims and timelines to follow in order to receive payment from insurance company's.In order to handle Mr. Flannery's angry call, Lewis should remain calm and professional. He needs to assure Mr. Flannery that he will look into why the claim was rejected and not just assume that he is responsible for the service costs. Lewis should provide Mr. Flannery with

As to the clinical justification provided by Blue Shield for denying my inpatient stay, the stated reason in Reference Letter: H43381807 was:

With the passage of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Act the patient would know that unsafe practices and poor quality within any laboratory will not be tolerated. CLIA rules for laboratory testing are more standardized because it outlines the expectations of laboratories. This passage would allow the patient and/or their personal representative access to his or her laboratory test reports and the results of such test from the laboratory. The patient would know that this amendment requires laboratories to implement policies and procedures relating to a patient request for information. Also, the patient would know that there must be a proper verification of identification before he or she has access to PHI. Any laboratory

Dr. Carcar ordered Pap IG, Ct-Ng, rfx HPV ASCU for patient - Debra Newton on 03/28/2016. This test should have been ordered as regular pap but was ordered with other test. Pt has received a statement for $84 from St.Joseph's/Candler and declining to pay stating that she was not aware about other test that was performed. Will you please write off this?