Does the Red Cross have any restrictions on what a hospital or other provider may charge a payer or patient for a unit of blood or blood product?
No. It is a hospital’s responsibility to determine the appropriate charges for all of the services that it provides, including blood and blood components. The Red Cross has no policies or provisions in its Customer Agreements or contracts that would require a provider to charge in any particular manner. If hospitals have specific charging questions, it is advised that hospitals contact their legal and compliance advisors. Healthcare providers should make the ultimate determination as to when to use a specific product based on clinical appropriateness. In addition, providers must determine the most appropriate and proper way in which to code and bill for all products and services that they provide to patients.
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