Description:
These are services reported by providers to identify the completion of special reports and services that are an adjunct to the basic services rendered.  Charges for services not involving the provision of medical care may also be treated as administrative charges.

Policy:
No benefits are provided for administrative service charges.  When such services are itemized individually, charges are denied.  Charges for the medical services listed below are treated as administrative charges.

• Late charge or "past due" charge
• Lab handling or specimen collection fee
• "Stat" charge
• Charge for completing or filing an insurance form
• Fee for educational materials given to the patient
• Postage cost including special packaging or shipment expense
• Copying expense or duplicate document charge
• Charge for providing medical records
• Telephone charge