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File #: 970812    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/2/1997 In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 9/23/1997
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution revising ancillary fees for equipment and procedures relating to ambulance services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: AMBULANCE SERVICE, FEES, HEALTH CARE
NUMB:
970812
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
 
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Substitute resolution revising ancillary fees for equipment and procedures relating to ambulance services.
ANLS:
- Analysis -
 
This resolution revises the itemized schedule of ancillary fees for equipment and procedures relating to ambulance services provided by City-certified private ambulance companies by adding charges for prosplints.
BODY:
Whereas, Section 75-15-12-s of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances provides that ambulance service providers certified by the City may charge fees for services and procedures, other than the base ambulance transport fee, as determined by the Commissioner of Health and approved by the Common Council; and
 
Whereas, The Common Council's most recent action to approve a list of ancillary ambulance equipment and procedures occurred on July 29, 1994 (File Number 940662); and
 
Whereas, The Commissioner of Health has recommended that the list be revised to add charges for prosplints; now, therefore, be it
 
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the following ancillary ambulance equipment and procedure fees are approved:
 
                                                   Ambulance Service Providers
                                                       Ancillary Charge List
 
Airway
   Oropharyngeal                                               $ 1.69
   Nasopharyngeal                                                6.68
Bag Mask Ventilator Adult or Pediatric             33.41
Bandaging
   Trauma Dressing                                              3.98
   Kling 4"                                                            1.70
   5/9" Dressing                                                    0.41
Blanket                                                                 7.76
Burn Sheet                                                            8.03
Cold Pack                                                             1.53
Hot Pack                                                               1.78
Cervical Collar                                                   22.88
Defibrillator Pad                                                 21.60
Electrodes                                                             2.03
Gloves                                                                  1.62
Head Immobilizer                                              13.43
KED Strap                                                         20.18
Laryngoscope Blades                                           6.41
Linens                                                                  4.95
Oxygen                                                              33.00
Oxygen Delivery Devices
   Tubing                                                             0.81
   Mask (Adult)                                                   2.77
   Mask (Pediatric)                                              3.71
   Cannula (Adult)                                               2.70
   Cannula (Pediatric)                                          3.71
OB Kit w. Silver Swaddle                                 19.85
Personal Protective Equipment
   Gown                                                               3.98
   Goggles                                                            8.03
Prosplints
   Full A, large                                                  20.39
   Full A, small                                                  19.71
   Combo                                                           27.27
   Full Lg, large                                                 42.79
   Full L, small                                                  36.78
   Wrist d Forearm                                            12.28
ResuscitatBag & Mask                                      33.41
Pocket Mas                                                        17.55
Splints  
    12"                                                                   3.04
   18"                                                                   4.52
   24"                                                                   6.08
Sterile Saline or Water                                        3.02
Suction
   Tubing                                                             2.63
   Canister                                                           5.06
   Suction Tip                                                      2.36
Non-transport fee                                              75.00
 
; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That these fees shall be in effect until they are adjusted upon Commissioner of Health recommendation and Common Council approval in accordance with s. 75-15-12 and 14.
ZDPT:
Health Department
DFTR:
LRB97487.2
BJZ:bsw
9/8/97