January 28, 2020 By Abrielle Uritz, RN, BSN, CPC, CEMC
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, responding to a medical records request can be challenging; however, the A and B MACs have created a tool that will help to adequately respond to these requests. This includes guidance... January 27, 2020 By Kim Turner, RN
In 2018, Medicare paid approximately $46.7 million for PMD repairs, including replacement parts. DME suppliers must maintain documentation from the physician or treating practitioner indicating that the power mobility device (PMD)... January 23, 2020 By Kim Turner, RN
No matter how careful, Medicare claim mistakes
will happen. When they do, your claim may not be able to be processed by the
DME MAC. Listed below are some common errors which prevent your claim from
being processed. If you find a... January 16, 2020 On January, 1 2020, CMS made it effective that only one type of order is needed for DMEPOS claims, in an effort to help reduce supplier and provider burden. As such, the preliminary/dispensing order, Detailed Written Order (DWO), Five Element Order (5EO)/Written... January 6, 2020 In the SMRC's (Supplemental Medical Review Contractor) most recent current project detail for Diabetic Test Strips, they include verbiage that not only impacts the DME supplier, but also the ordering practitioner.
Specifically the SMRC's current... January 3, 2020 By: Abrielle Uritz, RN, BSN, CPC, CEMC
It’s the end of the year, which means physicians and coders are getting ready for the updates that will be made to the current CPT code set. E/M services will now have a clearer definition and will be aligned... January 3, 2020 Only one type of order is needed for DMEPOS claims with dates of service January 1, 2020 or after. To help reduce supplier and provider burden, the preliminary/dispensing order, Detailed Written Order (DWO), Five Element Order (5EO)/Written Order Prior...
Medicare Documentation Job Aid for Doctors of Chiropractic
REPAIRS TO BENEFICIARY OWNED PMD AND THE MEDICARE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Minor Claim Processing Error…… What is the next step?
Decoding the Standard Written Order (SWO)
SMRC warns 'No Response Providers' of E & M audit risk
CPT updates for 2020
New DMEPOS Order Requirements as of January 1, 2020
