This policy addresses certain items that are considered part of a provider’s overhead expense.
Overhead expenses include items such as facility/room fees, heat, light, rent, equipment, supplies and office staff.
Expenses such as facility/room fees, heat, light, rent, equipment, and office staff are considered part of a provider’s overhead expense and should not be billed separately from his or her professional services. Additionally, the cost of supplies (e.g., suture removal kits, surgical trays, electrodes) used in providing a covered professional service is included in the allowance for that professional service and should not be billed separately.