Efficient Durable Medical Equipment (DME) billing is crucial for DME suppliers to maximize revenue and maintain compliance. One essential component of the billing process is the Standard Written Order (SWO). In this blog, we will explore into the significance of the SWO and how it benefits DME suppliers. Medical Billers and Coders (MBC), a leading medical billing company, offers comprehensive DME billing services to assist DME suppliers in optimizing their revenue cycle management. Understanding Standard Written Order (SWO) The SWO is a critical document that serves as a prescription for DME i ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, medical billing remains a critical aspect of managing a successful practice. Healthcare providers understand the challenges associated with billing and reimbursement, particularly when dealing with Medicare claims. One valuable tool that can simplify and streamline the process is the Medicare DWO (Detailed Written Order) form. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of the Medicare DWO form, its importance, and how it can benefit healthcare providers in their medical billing services. Understanding the Medicare DWO Form The Medicare DWO fo ..read more

As any durable medical equipment (DME) provider will confess, securing reimbursements from Medicare and private insurance carriers is one of the biggest challenges of running a DME business. It’s time-consuming and labor-intensive, and for all their effort, DME providers don’t always get full reimbursements. If not paid attention, inaccurate DME billing could lead to lower revenues and, in worst-case scenarios, cause DMEs to windup their business. Outsourcing your DME billing services to reliable medical billing companies like MedicalBillersandCoders (MBC) could be a smart and efficient way to ..read more

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) billing is a complex and time-consuming process that requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Outsourcing DME billing to a third-party service provider can offer several benefits for healthcare providers and medical equipment suppliers, including: Benefits of Outsourcing DME Billing Increased Expertise and Efficiency DME billing requires specialized knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing regulations, as well as the ability to navigate complex billing systems. Outsourcing to a billing service provider can offer access to skilled ..read more

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) billing is a complex and time-consuming process that requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Outsourcing DME billing to a third-party service provider can offer several benefits for healthcare providers and medical equipment suppliers, including: Benefits of Outsourcing DME Billing 1. Increased Expertise and Efficiency DME billing requires specialized knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing regulations, as well as the ability to navigate complex billing systems. Outsourcing to a billing service provider can offer access to skilled ..read more

Medicare Coverage for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Before discussing Medicare modifiers for oxygen flow rate, let’s understand Medicare payment for oxygen and oxygen equipment. Medicare pays a monthly fee schedule amount for oxygen and oxygen equipment per beneficiary. For stationary oxygen equipment, this monthly fee schedule amount covers the oxygen equipment, contents, and supplies and is subject to adjustment depending on the amount of oxygen prescribed (liters per minute i.e., LPM) and whether or not portable oxygen is also prescribed. Medicare Claims Processing Manual, of Chapter 20, Sect ..read more

The following questionnaire contains questions that can be used to ask Medicare beneficiaries upon each inpatient and outpatient admission. Providers may use this as a guide to help identify other payers that may be primary to Medicare. This questionnaire is a model of the type of questions that may be asked to help identify Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) situations. If you choose to use this questionnaire, please note that it was developed to be used in sequence. Instructions are listed after the questions to facilitate the transition between questions. The instructions will direct the patien ..read more

As any durable medical equipment (DME) provider will confess, securing reimbursements from Medicare and private insurance carriers is one of the biggest challenges of running a DME business. It’s time-consuming and labor-intensive, and for all their effort, DME providers don’t always get full reimbursements. If not paid attention, inaccurate DME billing could lead to lower revenues and, in worst-case scenarios, cause DMEs to windup their business. Outsourcing your DME billing services to reliable medical billing companies like MedicalBillersandCoders (MBC) could be a smart and efficient way to ..read more

Lately, CMS has proposed new changes to Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotic Devices and Supplies (DMEPOS) coverage, and payment policies. These proposed new changes will streamline Medicare coverage for innovative and new diabetes devices and this brief will help you to understand “How”. The proposed rule for innovative and new diabetes devices New CMS proposals help innovators to understand a more predictable path about the kinds of products that Medicare will pay for. For example – As per the agency, new changes that could expand Medicare coverage for continuous glucose ..read more

A DME (Durable Medical Equipment) business is a company that deals in healthcare-related items intended for use in the home for an extended period. There are multiple products in DME e.g., wheelchairs, glucose monitors hospital beds, and nebulizers, etc. These products are often covered by insurance plans and Medicare that the equipments are planned for long-term use. Starting a DME business allows you to sell and distribute durable products to those who require them, you will receive payment against these products either directly or through an insurance company that covers DME products. Plann ..read more