A Big Win for the Industry – Medicare Sequester Cuts Paused!
The House of Representatives extended the pause on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the remainder of this year, 2021. This is a major win for the DME and all …
What is a UPIC Audit and How to Prepare for One?
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers should be prepared and ready for a Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPIC) audit. Medicare regulation is an extensive program, and being prepared before an audit …
What to Know About the Medicare Improper DMEPOS Payments
During a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, it was discovered that Medicare improperly paid suppliers for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) items. The OIG has …
Does Medicare Cover DME in a Long Term Care Facility?
While there are multiple parts to Medicare insurance coverage, this article will focus on Medicare Part B coverage. Part B determines if your insurance covers durable medical equipment (DME). Regarding …
5 Ways to Prepare for a RAC Audit
All Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers should be prepared and ready for a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Audit. The RAC is part of the Medicare Fee for Service (FFS) Recovery …
Does Medicare Pay for DME in a Nursing Home?
It’s essential to understand there are multiple Medicare parts to your insurance coverage. Each part covers specific items and medical services. This article will focus on Medicare Part A and …
The 3 Most Effective Business Meetings
Meetings are an effective way to accomplish business tasks within a company. When meetings are organized and intentional, they help create a positive work culture and grow your bottom line. …
Make Sure Your DME & HME Billing is Audit Ready
The best way to be audit ready for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Home Medical Equipment or HME billing is to have a system in place for every submitted claim. …