Ms. DeParle said she would soon establish a toll-free telephone service to answer doctors' questions about billing procedures.

They all did their own laboratory work, had different billing procedures, and so on.

Under the new management, billing procedures have been streamlined and managed-care contracts have been sought.

Ms. Judy also urged consumers to scrutinize monthly statements for changes in late fees, interest penalties or billing procedures.

They are also examining potential illegal billing procedures by the company.

The Columbia statement also said that the company believed that both its billing procedures and financial dealings with doctors were in compliance with the law.

He gave me another lesson on the computer, and a lecture on billing procedures.

Questionable billing procedures are not limited to Hertz.

All telephone companies have computerized printouts of every number called; it's standard billing procedure.

This billing procedure works in both hospital emergency rooms and clinics.