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October 4, 2024 On October 3, 2024, a joint DME MAC publication was posted to provide guidance on the correct coding and billing of pneumatic compression devices (PCD). The article aslo explains that both the pneumatic compression device LCD and accompanying... June 18, 2024 On June 13, 2024, a joint DME MAC article was published, advising the DMEPOS supplier community of recent revisions to the Manual Wheelchair Bases policy article.
Effective July 1, 2024, the following statement was REMOVED:
“When... June 18, 2024 On June 13, 2024, a joint DME MAC article was published, advising the DMEPOS supplier community of recent revisions to the Manual Wheelchair Bases policy article.
Effective July 1, 2024, the following statement was REMOVED:
“When... May 15, 2024 On May 13, 2024, CMS published updates to the Master List of items that require a face-to-face encounter and written order prior to delivery (WOPD). In addition, CMS updated the Required Prior Authorization List, to include nine additional codes that... March 19, 2024 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continued its efforts to increase oversight of the Medicare program by updating Medicare provider enrollment regulations. Specifically, updates have been made to Medicare’s provider and supplier... November 22, 2023 Every year from mid-November through December 31, providers can decide if they want to participate in Medicare for the upcoming year. In early to mid-November, your MAC will send a post card reminding you about the annual participation open enrollment... October 6, 2023 Compliance DME FAQs General Blog Posts Orthotics Prosthetics Provider Enrollment Question:
I am just starting a new home medical equipment business. How can The van Halem Group help?
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At vHG, we offer a variety of services for new DMEPOS suppliers, including assistance with getting your business accredited and enrolled... July 26, 2023 Effective August 21, 2023, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreement Form (CMS-588) must be sent to the applicable National Provider Enrollment (NPE) contractor for the supplier’s physical location. Please refer to the below... July 12, 2023 Performant, the national home health, hospice, and DMEPOS recovery audit contractor (RAC), added two new items to their CMS approved audit issues list. Both are identified as complex reviews, meaning providers that bill these services could be subject... May 25, 2023 On Thursday, May 25, 2023, CMS announced that the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program will begin a temporary gap period, starting January 1, 2024. In the weekly Medicare Learning Network (MLN) MLNConnects newsletter, CMS provided details on the current...