Effective March 1, Cape Elizabeth Rescue will use a new fee schedule for emergency services. The new fees are:

Rescue Fees

Current    Charge beginnng
Charge     March 1, 2006                 
                     
$325        $350           BLS Transport
$400        $450           ALS Transport
$500        $600           ALS 2 Transport
$0          $400           ALS Non-Emergency Transport
$0          $300           BLS Non-Emergency Transport
$88.00      $88.00         IV Drug Administration    
$40.00      $40.00         Oxygen                    
$80.00      $80.00         Cardiac Monitor
$60.00      $60.00         Defib                     
$60.00      $60.00         Endotracheal Tube 

The Town Council approved the new fee schedule at their Feb. 13 meeting. The new charges are in line with Medicare allowable charges and are recommended by Medical Reimbursement Services, the company that does rescue billing for Cape Elizabeth and other communities in Southern Maine, to ensure full compensation for services.

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