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Simplify DME Billing with Medicare DWO Form

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, medical billing remains a critical aspect of managing a successful practice. Healthcare providers understand the challenges associated with billing and reimbursement, particularly when dealing with Medicare claims. One valuable tool that can simplify and streamline the process is the Medicare DWO (Detailed Written Order) form. In this article, we […]

New CMS Proposals Streamline Medicare Coverage for Innovative and New Diabetes Devices

Lately, CMS has proposed new changes to Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotic Devices and Supplies (DMEPOS) coverage, and payment policies. These proposed new changes will streamline Medicare coverage for innovative and new diabetes devices and this brief will help you to understand “How”. The proposed rule for innovative and new diabetes devices New CMS […]

DME Repairs and Maintenance

Durable Medical Equipment at some point needs DME Repairs and Maintenance from your DME supplier. Repair: DME repairs by a DME supplier include fixing equipment that is damaged or worn. Maintenance: This simply means cleaning, checking, and servicing the patient’s DME. If possible, patients are expected to do regular maintenance themselves using the owner’s manual. […]

CMS announcement for durable medical equipment suppliers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced updated guidance regarding several emergency waivers related to Medicare and Medicaid policies and regulatory updates during this pandemic for durable medical equipment suppliers. The CMS very likely will continue to announce supplemental guidance on the blanket waivers. Here we have a detailed summary of the relevant […]

DME Prior Authorization Programs – GAO

According to the analysis of GAO, CMS’s prior authorization programs for durable medical equipment (DME) created an estimated $1.9 billion in Medicare savings. CMS’s prior authorization programs for durable medical equipment (DME) and mobility devices have controlled unnecessary spending, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. This was created between $1.1 and $1.9 […]

CY 2020 Update for Durable Medical Equipment

CMS has revised previous updates of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule on January 3, 2020, to reflect an updated Change request (CR) that corrected the CY 2020 maintenance and servicing fee for certain oxygen equipment to $73.02 in the CR’ s business requirement 11570.9. The transmittal number, CR release […]

Streamline your DME Billing with MBC

All healthcare providers are searching for a streamlined DME billing operation team that may handle their DME billing process without much hassle. According to MarketWatch, the worldwide marketplace for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is predicted to achieve up to USD 246.6 billion by the year 2026. This rise is predicted because of the advantages that […]

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