DME Billing process for Better Revenue

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DME Billing Process for better Revenue
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Billing for Durable Medical Equipment can be a
daunting task having to be thorough with the
extensive codes and the Medicare knowledge
required to bill the equipment. A detailed
billing process is required in order to ensure
zero denials.
Prescription- Verification-Form Filling

• Whether rent or purchase, a prescription is a
  must along with the quantity duly mentioned.
• This is followed by a verification of the patient
  data after which the billing will be processed
  electronically on CMS-1500 form.

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Documentation

• Complete documentation including physicians
  treatment plan and the amount of time required to
  use the equipment should be mentioned.
• Mention of appropriate HCPCS codes, procedure
  codes, maintenance codes and repair modifier
  codes must be added for reducing chances of
  rejection.
• Mentioning important dates like those of injury
  and service may help further in better coverage.

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Factory Invoice

• An invoice with detailed description of the item
  with the doctors signature should be attached
  which however cannot go electronically with the
  form.
• Supporting documents like chart notes, surgery
  notes may prove helpful.
• In order to increase efficiency, submit all
  documents in an envelope and then process
  electronically.

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Coverage and Repairs

• This begins only on the day the equipment has
  been put to use/installed.
• In case of claims for repair, billing it with an
  entire set of explanation of services is
  appropriate in order to get fully paid.

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