by Keith Kuhn | Jul 14, 2022 | Industry
Detailed Written Orders (DWO) were necessary when you billed a claim to Medicare, but as of January 1, 2020, DWOs were replaced with Standard Written Orders (SWO)—making it essential to note that Medicare DWO requirements have been replaced with Medicare SWO...
by Keith Kuhn | Jul 13, 2022 | Industry
If you’re considering becoming a durable medical equipment (DME) supplier, there are several requirements you must meet. First, it’s important to note that you’ll want to become a DME supplier for Medicare since most patients who need DME equipment use health...
by Keith Kuhn | Jun 30, 2022 | Industry
If your business provides medically necessary equipment or services to Medicare beneficiaries, it’s essential to know the ABCs of LCDs! In this post, we’ll start right at the beginning, investigating what LCDs are, how they help your clients get the care...
by Keith Kuhn | Jun 24, 2022 | Industry
When it comes to Durable Medical Equipment (DME) compliance, there are a few fundamental issues of which your DME company needs to be aware. Failure to comply with any of the regulations currently on the books could potentially result in fines, penalties, or even the...
by Keith Kuhn | Jun 8, 2022 | Industry
A Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claim is a request for financial reimbursement of equipment your business has provided to a patient for use in their home. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sets the rules for what type of equipment is considered...