May 24, 2019 By Donna Youngblood, RN, Clinical Consultant
A joint DME MAC article was released on 05/16/19 with long awaited guidance on billing procedures after a failed 12-week PAP trial. This guidance instructs suppliers on the correct use of the KX modifier... May 21, 2019 The van Halem Group is excited to announce, on behalf of its parent company, The VGM Group, that for the first time in VGM Heartland Conference’s 19 year history, the conference has opened registration to all HME providers.
The move was driven... May 20, 2019 Performant Recovery posted one new automated issue to their approved issues list.
Upper Limb Orthoses within the Reasonable Useful Lifetime (RUL)
On May 17, 2019, Performant Recovery, the National DMEPOS RAC, added upper limb orthoses to their... May 20, 2019 By Kelli Ogunlesi, HIPAAwise Success Manager
On May 6, 2019, the Office of Civil Rights published a press release regarding a settlement reached with a Tennessee diagnostic medical imaging services company for $3,000,000. This settlement was reached,... May 14, 2019 By Wayne van Halem, President, The van Halem Group
Why have a proactive compliance program? I mean it’s strongly suggested, but to date, there has been no real enforcement or penalties assessed to companies without one unless there have been significant... May 7, 2019 Performant Recovery posted one new complex issue and one new automated issue to their approved issues log this month.
Therapeutic Shoes and Inserts for Persons with Diabetes
On April 26, 2019, Performant Recovery, the National DMEPOS RAC, added... May 7, 2019 CMS has added Upper Limb Orthoses within the Reasonable Useful Lifetime (RUL) to the proposed RAC issues list for DMEPOS items. This review will be automated.
If approved by CMS, the RAC (Performant Recovery) will review claims for upper limb orthoses... May 3, 2019 By Kim Turner RN, Clinical Consultant, The van Halem Group
Just a quick review, the medical record is a subset of documents and data that you, the supplier, maintain relevant to a Medicare beneficiary. Generally, the medical record documents/data...
Correct Billing: PAP Devices
VGM opens Heartland conference to non-members
RAC Audit Alert: Upper Limb Orthoses
No HIPAA compliance program? Be prepared to pay
Proactive Compliance: Why it matters
RAC Audit Alert: Therapeutic Shoes and Inserts for Persons with Diabetes and Knee Orthoses
CMS adds Upper Limb Orthosis to Proposed RAC topics list
Amendments and Corrections to Medical Records - A better understanding of Medicare’s standard record keeping principles
